Sentence examples for marking the first time from inspiring English sources

In April 1971, China invited the United States ping-pong team to play in China, marking the first time that Americans had been invited to Communist China.

The Apple Music app has been released for Android, marking the first time that Apple has made a major app for Google's mobile platform.

Olusegun Obasanjo handed over power to Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, marking the first time that a civilian head of state had been succeeded by another civilian.

Russia's annexation of Crimea and the return of historyON MARCH 18th Russia annexed Crimea, marking the first time the country expanded its borders since the cold war.

Meanwhile, the Asda supermarket chain said that it had found horse meat in unfrozen Bolognese sauce, marking the first time a nonfrozen product was pulled.

The following week he won a gold in the 10-metre platform, marking the first time a male diver had won both events in successive Olympics.

Stoudemire had 31 points and Anthony 34, marking the first time they reached the 30-point mark in the same game for the Knicks.

But such violent explosions have been rare in recent years, with Friday's blasts marking the first time in years that such attacks have been made on Sunni areas.

But it was an impressive victory nonetheless, marking the first time anyone — human or machine — has achieved the feat.

The Lakers dropped to 21-10, marking the first time since 2007 they have reached 10 losses this early.

CBC also broadcast the service, marking the first time a Canadian athlete's funeral had been televised live on two networks.