Examples of 'it was only the first' in a sentence

Meaning of "it was only the first"

it was only the first: This phrase is often used to downplay the significance of an event or situation by emphasizing that it was just the beginning or initial occurrence. It suggests that more significant events or developments may follow

How to use "it was only the first" in a sentence

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it was only the first
It was only the first step that cost.
She neglected to mention it was only the first part.
It was only the first court date.
I kept telling myself it was only the first day.
It was only the first round of the contest.
Jim was bored out of his mind and it was only the first day.
It was only the first year for us.
And, to think it was only the first night.
It was only the first few moments.
But not to worry, it was only the first week.
It was only the first or second time.
How did you know it was only the first in a series?
It was only the first hearing.
This was going to be a difficult journey, and it was only the first day.
It was only the first phase of communism.

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The stadium was packed, even though it was only the first preseason game.
It was only the first step towards a long marathon.
I tried reading the manga once before, but it was only the first volume.
It was only the first so it was no big deal.
For the Heat, it was only the first step.
It was only the first of may.
But what if it was only the first two?
It was only the first day of his life.
It was amazing . I mean, it was only the first day, but it was good.
It was only the first round.
Mr. Nobody came after Niles . but I am afraid it was only the first time.
And it was only the first night.
I thought it was only the first movie.
It was only the first day.
We knew it was only the first step.
It was only the first experience in my extremely enjoyable theatrical career.
Unfortunately it was only the first day of the horse show.
It was only the first issue.
Then because it was only the first part of this sprawling file.
It was only the first morning.
I am afraid it was only the first time Mr.
And it was only the first day of many to come.
In God 's heart it was only the first of many lessons.
And it was only the first show in a long line of shows.
Of course, it was only the first week.
It was only the first of several renovations for numerous owners.
It seems like it was only the first week of Bootcamp!
It was only the first week of January.
Crusading, it was only the First Crusade that.
It was only the first of a number of attempts to disband the parliament in Tripoli.
Oh well, it was only the first day.
It was only the first of the enigmatic creatures to come from the Burgess Shales.
Luckily, it was only the first floor.
It was only the first episode, after all.
And it was only the first of many.

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