Sentence examples for it ought first from inspiring English sources

It ought first to be said that our picture desk did not take particular notice of his headgear – it was not immediately apparent to the untrained eye that he was adjusting a skull cup rather than another type of hat.

Such analysis is not meant as a scare tactic but might help the Fire Department identify which of its unreinforced firehouses it ought to retrofit first.

Me personally, I think it ought to be first-come, first-serve.

John Naughton, professor of the public understanding of technology at the Open University and Observer technology columnist "The BBC ought first to look back to its roots.

Thomas declared, "I think that the poorest he that is in England hath a life to live as the greatest he; and therefore truly, sir, I think it's clear that every man that is to live under a government ought first by his own consent to put himself under that government".

Their leader Thomas Rainsborough declared, "I think it's clear, that every man that is to live under a government ought first by his own consent to put himself under that government".

Good historical writing — and Ronald Spector is an excellent writer — ought first to help us see the past more clearly.

And those inclined to celebrate ought first to pause and consider Gay's replacement.

Such trials ought first to be conducted in adults with ADHD.

It ought to be the first question we ask.

First it ought to quickly offer guidance on how it would go about its new task now that the remit was public.