Sentence examples for reached a first from inspiring English sources

The trade in pepper reached a first peak under the Roman empire.

After amazingly rapid changes in style from 1625 onward, Rembrandt reached a first major peak in his artistic development in the late 1620s.

Figures obtained by the Guardian under the Freedom of Information Act show 21 offences involving the throwing or sending of dangerous substances reached a first hearing at a magistrates' court in the UK last year – more than four times as many as in 2012 when just five did.

Treble-chasing Juventus reached a first Champions League semi-final since 2003 as they defended solidly to earn a second-leg goalless draw in Monaco.

Without ever approaching his unplayable best, the Barcelona forward drove Argentina a step closer to history, as they reached a first semi-final since 1990 with a 1-0 victoverover Belgium.

Belgium's golden generation earned the chance to live up to their billing as they reached a first World Cup quarter-final for 28 years with an extra-time win over the USA in Salvador.

If it were possible to tell whether someone reached a first-down marker without the assistance of two people holding opposite ends of a chain, why not allow it?

After one lap, his lead had already reached a second.

The oil shale industry reached a third peak of development immediately after World War II.

The two countries also reached a second gas agreement in November.

When the Gunners reached a fourth final in five years Pennant was on loan to Birmingham City.