as in first
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first off
Adverb
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Suarez was first elected to the Miami City Commission in 2009 and became mayor in 2017.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025 -
Beyond the obvious personality differences with Trump, Leo is expected to wield power differently — to the neediest people first, for example, whereas Trump cut off American aid.—
Laurie Kellman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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The bill now heads for a vote in the full House, where Speaker Johnson is operating under very tight margins: House Republicans have one of the thinnest majorities in history at 220-212, meaning Johnson can only afford to lose three members of his caucus if all Democrats are opposed.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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In fiscal 2027 that starts July 1, 2026, the finance department now expects the state's net available general revenue to reach $6.88 billion -- an increase of $201.3 million or 3% above fiscal 2026, Hudson said.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop through Sunday night, and winds from the weather pattern will shift eastward early in the week.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Wes Anderson is talking about a surreal moment that occurs early in his latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, in which the protagonist, the ruthless international tycoon Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), experiences a vision of the afterlife.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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But before long, Combs faced a torrent of similar lawsuits as well as an indictment that landed him in jail without bail since September 2024.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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But before long, contraband items were found hidden inside the bird cages that Stroud requested.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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