Sentence examples for first matters from inspiring English sources

One of the first matters Mr. Volk will have to deal with in his new job is the broad federal investigation into how First Boston and some other investment banks sold new stocks in the late 1990's.

Iran was one of the first matters raised by the Syrian foreign minister, Walid al-Moallem, in the meeting with Jeffrey D. Feltman, the acting assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, and Daniel B. Shapiro, a senior director at the National Security Council.

Being first matters, Hadow believes.

There are occasions when being first matters.

If our experience with wireless technology cycles has shown us anything, it is that being first matters.

The first matter is the indictment.

Let us look briefly at the first matter.

The first matter of debate is the exact cost for the city's trash pickup efforts.

The leak investigation was the first matter on the board's agenda.

"Our position is that's the first matter the court has to address".

But does being first matter?