The phrase "a string of first" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe a sequence or series of first occurrences or achievements, but it lacks clarity and context.
Example: "The event was marked by a string of firsts, including the first female president and the first international collaboration."
Alternatives: "a series of firsts" or "a sequence of firsts".
Ewing's disappointments are well-known: no playoffs in 1985-86, then a string of first- and second-round eliminations, a pair of Eastern Conference championship losses, an N.B.A. championship loss to Houston, and then, in what must be his most frustrating moment, a defeat to San Antonio in last year's N.B.A. finals while he sat out with an injury.
When I got back to work I was called in by my chief pilot, which is always a bit of a worry - he said he'd had a string of first officers in to talk about flying with me since I came back to work.
The depth of Henry's knowledge enabled him to produce a string of first-rate books blending factual detail with a deep feeling for the romance of the sport.
The leaders were denied by a string of first-half saves from the Livingston goalkeeper, Liam Kelly, and their fans endured a frustrating second half as Livingston sat in and restricted Celtic's chances.
Greedy or not, Taylor continued to make inroads down the left and with both Ashley Barnes and Sam Vokes playing, it was a surprise Burnley could not take greater advantage of a string of first-half crosses.
Three days of rain in Sydney with more forecast could make winning the tight game even more important, but the good news for Australia is that Will Genia and David Pocock are among a string of first-choice players back in the starting lineup.
The EU referendum campaign has been marked by a string of second world war comparisons throughout.
He misfired repeatedly down the stretch in Chicago, adding to a string of fourth-quarter failures this season.
Early on, the tenors extend the word "valley" in a string of eighth notes, a quickening of the line that leads to a more luxurious stasis.
She has improved her serve, especially the second serve, and that was demonstrated all too clearly on Monday with a string of second serve aces.
Now a string of second-quarter corporate earnings announcements due over the next few weeks could confirm that companies are beginning to have a harder time.
