Sentence examples for the first increase was from inspiring English sources
Last month Shinzo Abe, the prime minister, postponed a second rise in the sales tax after the first increase was blamed by many for pushing the economy into recession.
The first increase was quickly followed by a decrease about 40 seconds after sperm-egg contact.
The first increase is expected when Fed policy makers meet on Tuesday.
Note that when the Fed raises rates, the first increase is not the last.
If the course of events shows that true progression indeed occurred, the date of the first increase is to be considered as the date of progression.
The second increase was due to take effect starting May 1, but many companies, in agreement with unions, are deferring it.
The second increase was due to take effect starting May 1, but many firms, in agreement with unions, are deferring it.
Ms. Ben-Susan said she and other company officials were "stunned, shocked, horrified" when the smaller first increase was denied.
The first increase would be 1.8percentt and would take effect on June 1, said John Platt, executive director of the Thruway Authority.
Importantly, the first significant increase was in the second generation (glm, t=−4.5, P<0.0001); no significant increase was observed in the first generation (glm, t=1.0, P=0.340; Figure 1).
While it is the first increase since rates were brought down to zero in 2008, it is the first overall rise since 2006.
