Sentence examples for am first from inspiring English sources

The phrase "am first" is not correct in standard written English.
It can be used in informal contexts, but it typically requires a subject to be grammatically complete, such as "I am first."
Example: "In the race, I am first and feeling great about my performance."
Alternatives: "I come first" or "I am in the lead."

Dictionary

am first

noun

The person or thing in the first position.

He was the first to complete the course.

synonyms

first-class honours degree

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I am, first and foremost, an entrepreneur.

Harvard Business Review

I am First Lt. Amjad Mohammad al-Hameed.

The New York Times

I am first author, advisor is last author.

Harvard University

I am first and foremost a gay video historian.

Harvard University

Uh, I am first and foremost a Christian.

Princeton University

"I am, first and last, a classical musician.

The Guardian - Music

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"Her name," I rectified him, because I am first-rate with pronouns.

The New Yorker

I am first-generation immigrant to Canada, and Montreal is my home city.

Huffington Post

Is it similar to the one your father built for the Persian Gulf war? A. I am -- first let me condition the press this way: Any sources and methods of intelligence will remain guarded in secret.

The New York Times

The cabinet comings and goings: Carwyn Jones AM - First Minister.

BBC

Memorial service Wed., June 3, 11 AM, First Church of Christ Congregational, Sharon, CT.

The New York Times

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