Sentence examples for a first-rate replacement from inspiring English sources

I worry that the front office's reluctance to pursue a first-rate replacement or two will leave Eli target-less and lonely in the pinch and the team sucking wind come the playoffs.

The old Wembley had a reputation for having the best playing surface in world football and there is confidence a first-rate replacement will be provided for England's home Euro 2008 games against Russia, Israel, Estonia and Croatia between September and November.

He was a first-rate parliamentarian.

A FIRST-RATE MADNESS, by Nassir Ghaemi.

A first-rate piece of social reportage.

A first-rate action sequence ensues.

E is a first-rate factoid.

Mr. Fischer is a first-rate Mozart conductor.

A first-rate thirst-quencher.

It was a third-rate mystery novel.

Mumbai has a third-rate infrastructure.