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Discover LudwigThe phrase "first say" is correct and usable in written English
It is used to indicate an opinion or statement which is made before another opinion or statement. For example, "I first say that we should consider reducing the number of staff, but after hearing everyone's input, I changed my opinion."
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Usually, we have to first say what the problem is".
So what kind of can-kicking was going on during his first, say, decade in office?
First, say the letter's signatories, because trends in this area are so terrible.
Instead of just saying "Sports" to my radio, I would first say, "Radio".
Among our five senses, sight is the tyrant; it insists on first say.
Let me first say that I like and agree with Paltrow, and Huffington, too.
We have allowed sight to become the tyrant that insists on first say.
He wrote: "Let me first say, I'm a Christian, but I feel like you're taking this a little far.
The other larger parties lined up in opposition to Fiji First say that the new constitution was foisted on Fijians.
But first, say the briefers, the prime minister must show he has listened to voters on his nationwide pilgrimage.
Say "Nietzsche says God is dead," but if someone says that first, say "God says Nietzsche is dead".
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