Sentence examples for first time secured from inspiring English sources

So many drivers are holding on to their cars and trucks that franchise dealers in 2008 for the first time secured more of their vehicles through auctions than any other means, according to Manheim Consulting, a unit of Manheim, the auto auction company.

Plaid was next with 12, and the Tories took 11, while Ukip won seats for the first time, securing seven.

Recent press coverage represents a terrific opportunity to generate the support and resources needed to, for the first time, secure the long term protection of this fantastic world heritage site.

By bringing America back to the region in force, renewing the American alliance with Pakistan, conducting "regime change" in Afghanistan and, for the first time, securing American footholds in Uzbekistan and Kirgizstan, last September's terrorist attacks may have the eventual effect of bringing stability to a highly volatile part of the world.

Italy's 16-0 defeat by Tonga at The Shay on Sunday ensured Scotland progressed to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time, securing a place in the last eight where they face New Zealand in Leeds on Friday.

BT has secured the rights to broadcast live Premier League games for the first time, securing the rights to 38 matches a season from 2013-14 to 2015-16.

In June it was announced that BT had secured the rights to broadcast live Premier League games for the first time, securing the rights to 38 matches a season from 2013-14 to 2015-16.

Then in the 1895 season, Hirst passed 100 wickets in the season for the first time, securing 150 wickets at an average of 17.06.

Arnautovic's goal, deep into first-half stoppage time, secured a 1-0 win for Mark Hughes's team to cancel out the home side's first-leg advantage.

The first time Mr. Chappell secured a state hospital bed — and the treatment that comes with it — was when he ended up behind bars.

Last year, in municipality elections, Islamic fundamentalists from the Muslim Brotherhood ran for office for the first time and secured 6 of 19 seats, a strong showing in a town that is half Christian.