Sentence examples for years the first time from inspiring English sources

"I had 24 years the first time, only 2 1/2 years this time.

As economies slowed, oil demand fell for two consecutive years, the first time that has happened since the early 1980s.

Russia beat Canada in the tournament final both years, the first time in Quebec City on an overtime goal by Kovalchuk, a forward for Atlanta.

"What I feel is that this is, in my 20 years, the first time that we are actually involved in the decision-making process," Mickelson said.

It is T.C.U.'s third bowl victory in as many years, the first time since 1936-39 tHornedned Frogs have achieved the feat.

"It is of course pathetic to me that after eight years, the first time in my life that I reserve the right to remain silent, I'm found guilty," he said at the time.

The Canadiens failed to make the playoffs for the third straight year, the first time that has happened since 1920-22.

The Detroit automakers each finished in the black for the full year — the first time that has happened since 2004.

Ford said it was on track to gain market share in the United States for the second consecutive year — the first time that has happened since the early 1990s.

J.W.Anderson was named the menswear and womenswear designer of the year, the first time any designer had won both categories.

This resulted in what they termed "the very first year", the first time the number of women awarded residencies and fellowships outnumbered men.