Sentence examples for seeks the first from inspiring English sources

Bonds finished 4 for 4 to increase his N.L.-leading batting average to.366 as he seeks the first batting title of his career.

The philosopher seeks the first causes of things, beginning with data furnished by the senses; the subject of the theologian's inquiry is God as revealed in sacred scripture.

B7 SPORTS D1-8 ANowNow the Preakness War Emblem seeks the second jewel in the Triple Crown at the 127th running of the Preakness today.

But for a government that seeks the third way in all other things, the idea that strengthening the Lords weakens the Commons betrays an uncharacteristic want of pragmatism.

The incumbent will be much less likely now to draw a strong challenger if he, as expected, seeks the second term of his second gubernatorial stint.

Federer had been seeking the first ATP title of his career.

Earnhardt, seeking the first Sprint Cup title of his career, fell from first in the overall points standings to fourth.

Williams, seeking the first singles medal of her career, has lost only 13 games in four rounds.

We are not suited for the type of feedback you seek, the first Elder stated, positioning itself close to her.

Dan draws a line between "compliance" and "engagement," and argues that all too often institutions seek the first, though "only the latter will get you through the night".

Now since we are seeking the first principles and the highest causes, clearly there must be some thing to which these belong in virtue of its own nature.