Sentence examples for attain a first from inspiring English sources

Despite the turnover, East Carolina was unable to attain a first down, and went three-and-out before punting.

She was was the first woman to attain a first-class degree (in just two years) in modern history at Oxford, the first to make major contributions to archaeology, architecture and oriental languages, and the first to achieve seniority in the British military intelligence and diplomatic service.

Considering the misfortunes of the past week, it may be a tough task for Walchhofer to attain a second career Hahnenkamm victory on Saturday.

Starling will have another chance to attain a second Olympic spot for GB at the Games in Sunday's 'dive-off' where nations can compete for the remaining positions, which have yet to be filled.

This section prohibits jurisdictions from administering literacy tests to citizens who attain a sixth-grade education in an American school in which the predominant language was Spanish, such as schools in Puerto Rico.

There is no golden age of grading, despite nostalgia for a time when only a few students attained a first.

Green Bay prevented the former from attaining a first down until seven minutes remaining in the second half, shutting Pete Carroll's men down so much so that only 19 total yards had been achieved when that initial first down finally came.

I have been unemployed for the majority of my two years following graduation (even though I attained a First in the fairly well-respected field of Classics).

Nelson attained a first ever win against Durham City on 3 February 1923, and this was followed by a 4 0 win over the same side.

Of 6,000 residents, only 15 had attained a sixth-grade education.

He attended a comprehensive school, before going to Magdalen College, Oxford, where he attained a first-class degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics.