Sentence examples for First and then from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

First and afterwards

First and thus

First and later

First and so

First and thereby

The phrase "First and then" is not correct in standard written English
It is typically used to indicate a sequence of actions or events, but the word "then" is redundant when paired with "first." Example: "First, we will gather the materials, and then we will start the project."

Exact(58)

"We listen first, and then advise.

The Guardian

Graduate first and then we'll see".

The Guardian - Opinion

You need competition first, and then deregulation.

The New York Times

It uses fission first, and then fusion.

The New Yorker

And he jumped down first and then I come out".

The New York Times

"[It] was strong at first and then it subsided.

Independent

In Somalia, you scream first and then kiss.

The New Yorker

In FIFA, they suspend first, and then look for evidences.

Independent

We should have developed rural Iran first, and then industry.

The New Yorker

Charlotte ran in, attacking Lynch first and then flooring Banks.

Independent

"They're standoffish at first, and then they're in your face".

The New York Times

More suggestions(11)

First and secondly

First and thereafter

First and thereupon

First and subsequently

First and after

First and afterward

First and there

First and next

First and did

First and therefore

First and since

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