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Discover LudwigThe phrase "first is to" is correct and can be used in written English
It is typically used to introduce a sequence of steps or actions that need to be taken in a particular order. Example: "The first is to gather all the necessary materials, the second is to follow the recipe carefully, and the last step is to let the dish bake in the oven for 30 minutes."
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The first is to cheer.
The first is to punish the culprits.
The first is to do more QE.
The first is to be more international.
The first is to use condoms.
The first is to promote party discipline.
The first is to manage growth.
The first is to "reshuffle the portfolio".
The first is to rely on inertia.
The first is to do with inequality.
The first is to train adequately.
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