Sentence examples for certainly was the first from inspiring English sources
"He was a good advocate for LGBT equality, and certainly was the first Conservative leader to be advocating those policies.
It certainly was the first to touch Jerusalem, and it led to long exchanges of fire tonight between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen in Beit Jala, a town just south of Gilo.
While the short story was not the first fictional genre to make its appearance during the course of the 19th century, it certainly was the first to adapt itself to a new cultural environment, as writers set about using it as a means of illustrating social problems.
"A prehistoric man probably invented the smiley face in some cave, but I certainly was the first to register it as a trademark," said Franklin Loufrani, 63, who says he initially registered the design with the French trademark authorities in October 1971.
It certainly was the first mission to come directly into contact with ice, and melt it.
But, he added, "I have a master's degree in poetry". It may be the first time those words have been said on the show; it most certainly was the first time such a statement was met enthusiastic applause.
