Examples of 'were the first' in a sentence

Meaning of "were the first"

were the first: refers to being the initial or pioneering entity in a particular context or situation. It highlights the distinction of being the earliest or original in a series of events, developments, or accomplishments

How to use "were the first" in a sentence

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were the first
But we were the first to do it with electronic sounds.
The usual suspects were the first to fall.
You were the first one to spot my talent.
To think we winemakers were the first to vote radical.
You were the first and the last.
The outer colonies were the first to fall.
You were the first to use such techniques.
The place you were the first time.
They were the first to arrive in the garden.
Those closest to him were the first to die.
You were the first paddle every time.
If the sheared bolts were the first action.
You were the first one to point out.
She told me that you were the first.
Because you were the first one to see it.

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Were the first two steps in my foolproof plan.
Of course artists were the first to come to mind.
We were the first to solve the economic problems.
Those receipts were the first paper money.
We were the first with household to get a fridge.
Carbonated beverages were the first choice of drinking.
We were the first two passengers on the plane.
The sea lions were the first to wake.
You were the first to realise that he was innocent.
I am surprised that you were the first to arrive.
You were the first to discover the fire.
I was surprised that you were the first to call me.
Pierces were the first black family to move in.
Passing lorry drivers were the first to help.
You were the first one back here.
The insects discovered were the first ever to be found.
You were the first doctor she met.
All the big heroes were the first ones to go.
You were the first one to see that.
I do not know how you were the first footsteps.
You were the first child he left alive.
Who knows you were the first to go.
You were the first person to accept me here.
He said you were the first one.
You were the first to arrive in this system.
We know where we were the first date.
You were the first to open the box.
The usual suspects were the first ones down.
They were the first mandarins of the season.
Anyway you were the first.
You were the first guy at the scene.
I understand you were the first inside.
They were the first around the moon.
We have never forgotten we were the first people to hear it.
Those were the first words out of my mouth.

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