Sentence examples for likely the first time from inspiring English sources

It was very likely the first time that ordinary people had even considered owning multiple watches.

"And it is likely the first time it has completely dried in 600 years, since Medieval desiccation associated with diversion of Amu Darya to the Caspian Sea".

"This is likely the first time in recent history that Australia has come under such sustained criticism from other countries over its domestic policies.

Harvard is one of the most renowned educational institutions in the world; this is most likely the first time you've heard about FGCU.

The results of this study indicate that the recent population expansion of Picea (1000 to 500 cal yr B.P). was likely the first time since deglaciation that P. rubens was abundant in the region.

Or, according to Nancy Scola at TechPresident, "you can skip a question by clicking a button labelled "meh... .., which is likely the first time that word has been used in an official US government capacity".

And for likely the millionth time in her career, the 49-year-old also addressed the prospect of having children, which she called a "kind of frightening" idea. .

And for likely the millionth time in her career, the 49-year-old also addressed the prospect of having children, which she called a "kind of frightening" idea.

We'll have to become the kinds of people who, before trampoline-bouncing into the pool, think twice (or, more likely, for the first time).

This week's vote will likely mark the first time lawmakers have reined in the surveillance of the National Security Agency since 9/11.

If successful, it will likely be the first time that a business association or trade group has taken such a step.