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The phrase "a good first effort" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to acknowledge someone's initial attempt at a task or project, often implying that while it may not be perfect, it shows promise and potential for improvement.
Example: "Although the presentation had some flaws, it was a good first effort, and I look forward to seeing how you build on it in the future."
Alternatives: "a solid initial attempt" or "a commendable first try".
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For her part, Ms. Kaner of Neiman Marcus called it "a good first effort".
So it's a good first effort, we've learned a lot, and we can look forward to more detail when the methodology has been refined.
Samsung has created a line of audio devices that make it seem like it was prescient regarding the Apple Beats acquisition, and this speaker is a good first effort out of the gate.
"It was a good first effort," he said immediately after the auction, noting that, all totaled, more than $400,000 worth of domain names were sold, and that unsold lots remain for sale for another 60 days on the Heritage website.
This is a good first effort.
Summing up: The Z10 is a good first effort for a company that should be making its fifth effort by now.
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"They had a good second effort," Vanbiesbrouck said.
"No question, and we have to get it back," said Marcin, who added that the beleaguered group is not giving a good second effort on pressuring quarterbacks.
Foles threw short to Nelson Agholor, who showed a good second-effort with the ball for a 7-yard gain.
Packers are on the four-yard line, and then to the one after another good second effort on the ground from Lacy.
The donor meeting was a good first step in our effort to collectively support Yemen.
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