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The phrase "The first" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the initial item in a sequence or list.
Example: "The first step in the process is to gather all necessary materials."
Alternatives: "The initial" or "The primary."
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The first
noun
The person or thing in the first position.
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The second?
The first thought engendered the first afterthought.
The first attempt failed.
The first is immediacy.
The first is time.
The first lesson?
The first is demographic.
The first is Congress.
The first few stars.
The first, "Chavez Ravine".
The first is recapitalisation.
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