Sentence examples for first caused from inspiring English sources

He first caused controversy a year ago when he said women should not wear trousers.

His gaunt, haggard appearance, juxtaposed with earlier pictures, first caused rumours about his health which proved sadly accurate.

In 2010, an internet meme of Hollywood tristesse first caused global concern for the well-being of actor Keanu Reeves.

The episode revives an issue that first caused controversy more than 30 years ago and still sharply divides public opinion.

IBM's Deep Blue first caused a sensation in Philadelphia last year when it crushed the world champion in the first game of their match.

The fatality was believed to be the first caused by private security personnel hired to counter the threat of piracy off Somalia, Commander Harbour said.

Some examples have a smear glaze, no doubt at first caused accidentally by wood ashes coming into contact with the surface.

The series, which was as understated and meticulous as Mr. Griffin and took months to prepare, at first caused no particular fuss or fanfare in Pecos.

The issue of China's "missing girls" first caused an outcry in the early 1990's, after the 1990 census found a nationwide ratio of 111 newborn boys to 100 newborn girls.

Some believe that Hollywood's aversion to New York is based on a fear that potential hits might suffer commercially if showing them here first caused them to be perceived as too highbrow.

Mr. Kaepernick, who is biracial and was adopted by white parents, first caused an uproar late last month when he remained seated before a 49ers preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.