The phrase "appearance in the first" is not correct and lacks clarity in written English.
It may be intended to refer to something being presented or shown first, but without additional context, its meaning is ambiguous.
Example: "The appearance in the first round of the competition was impressive, showcasing the talent of the participants."
Alternatives: "first appearance" or "initial presentation".
Wohlers made one appearance in the first two rounds of the playoffs.
Salford embraced the opportunity to shine on their maiden appearance in the first round of the FA Cup.
Wilshere made his one senior England appearance in the first friendly after the World Cup finals against Hungary.
The first unmanned glider flew a century before the Wright Flyer, and unpiloted, powered aircraft made their appearance in the first decades of the 20th century.
The Isthmian League Premier Division side Merstham will host Oxford United in their debut appearance in the first round of the FA Cup.
The result was that Trump's appearance in the first presidential debate led to sky-high ratings with a viewership higher than the World Series or the NBA Finals.
His son, who was in third grade when Obama was elected, credits his political awakening to Trump's appearance in the first Republican debate.
Their sister, Renée, is a writer on the show; their father made an appearance in the first season; and Taylor, Sheen's nephew, is his personal assistant.
He matched that total in his first two at-bats Friday, and he also drew a walk in his first plate appearance, in the first inning.
Since its appearance in the first century BC, the water wheel has developed with increasing pre-industrial activities, and has been at the origin of the industrial revolution for metallurgy, textile mills, and paper mills.
His appearance in the first of those Abrams films, as the older Spock coming face to face with his younger self (Zachary Quinto), was deeply affecting and played with characteristic restraint.
