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How can you use “first--the” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

USAT reports a U.S. first--the opening wave of strikes against Iraq included a female Navy carrier pilot.
A story inside the NYT reports another first--the inaugural combat use of the B-1 bomber.
"Deciding who to smoke first--the retard or the black guy."