Sentence examples for securing the first from inspiring English sources

Since 1993, the team with the worst record has had a 25 percent chance of securing the first pick.

They banged their desks to welcome his success in securing the first Conservative parliamentary majority since the 1992 election.

Cheering members banged their desks to welcome his success in securing the first Conservative parliamentary majority since the 1992 election.

The SNP's performance in 2011 was even more impressive, securing the first majority government in the history of the Scottish Parliament.

My colleague Severin Carrell has written about this issue being in the SNP's intray following its success in securing the first parliamentary majority in Holyrood's history.

The poll reveals that dining alfresco is a firm favourite for many families: securing the first three slots in the top 10.

Securing the first-degree murder conviction they were seeking would have required proving that Rankin acted with premeditation.

Butler must beat Valparaiso on Friday to have a chance at securing the second seed.

Roughly 20 court officers were working overtime securing the third-floor courtroom and areas outside it.

His imperative is securing the second presidential term that his father failed to achieve.

Irish horse Ballabriggs won the race, securing the first-place prize money of £535,135 and a first Grand National win for trainer Donald McCain, Jr., the son of four-time winning trainer Ginger McCain.