The phrase "useful debut" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English
It is most commonly used to describe a successful or effective first attempt at something. Example: The young artist made a useful debut with her first solo exhibition, receiving rave reviews and selling several of her pieces.
Argentina arrived here after a useful if unspectacular debut in the Rugby Championship – the southern hemisphere's version of the Six Nations – looking for their first win in four visits, but with a team minus a few of Santiago Phelan's first choices.
She says she's "lacksadaisical and humorous and a bit slapdash", which is also a useful description of her debut album, Soft Rock.
He managed to obtain permission to attend classes at the Imperial Ballet School, where he came to the notice of the ballet master, Antoine Titus, and made useful contacts that led to a debut and his being engaged at the Imperial Russian Ballet.
I never found that very useful in Inbox, where this made its debut, but on the go, it sure makes answering messages easier.
The fields of neuroscience and developmental psychology have made dramatic advances since Holden made his debut in 1949, offering fresh and useful insights into the teenage brain and behavior.
The singer was looking to work with him on her debut album and offered to make herself useful by popping out to buy everyone beers.
It is useful to know that when the exhibition had its debut at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, it was called "Lords of Creation: The Origins of Sacred Maya Kingship".
But he has still managed to make a very impressive and enjoyable debut album, with the help of a few useful allies, including not only Ali himself on two tracks but Toumani Diabate playing sublime kora on two more.
One to watch The well-bred Tinghir (David Lanigan) Looked a useful prospect for middle distances next year when second on his debut at Kempton on Monday, green after travelling well but still pulling clear of the rest.
Lachlan Mitchell made an assured debut at full-back and Serge Betsen will be useful to have around when the back row is denuded by England call-ups.
