How to Use first-time in a Sentence
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As a first-time mom this was news to her.
—Lisa Gutierrez may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
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Free to members and first-time guests.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
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What do first-time customers say?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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There are 48 first-time Olympians.
—Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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The meeting is free to first-time guests and open to all.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Eleven calves were born, with four first-time mothers in the group.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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There were no first-time gimmes on Tuesday.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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On Eisen’s show, the first-time head coach was genteel.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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This one trips up almost every first-time renter.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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On one occasion, a first-time guest brought a dish.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
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His advice to to all the first-time Olympians on the team?
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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As a first-time play-caller, there would be hurdles.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
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What are the best states for first-time homebuyers?
—Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Both draws will crown a first-time champion.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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This is more common among first-time mothers.
—Noel Kirkpatrick, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
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Why should first-time homebuyers vote for you?
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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And—knock on wood—every first-time trier has left a fan.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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And, again, being a first-time coach shouldn’t be an issue.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
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What do first-time visitors say?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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The first-time parents live in the primate section of the zoo.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
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Free for Chamber members and first-time guests.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Justin Theroux is a first-time dad!
—Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Many people are also first-time Airbnb hosts for the draft.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The winner will be a first-time selection for the award.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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And rounding out the group were two first-time nominees.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
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But that's not the only thing holding back first-time buyers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
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This low-concentrate serum is an ideal choice for first-time users.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, townandcountrymag.com, 7 June 2023
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So how should first-time cruisers pack for their vacation?
—Terri Peters, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what longtime and first-time Disney guests should know.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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Made some mistakes like any first-time quarterback will make.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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