How to Use first reading in a Sentence

first reading

noun
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  • O'Korn, at times, bails on plays when the first read is gone.
    — Nick Baumgardner, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Is your first reading of a book a kind of get-it-over-with thing?
    — Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2022
  • The first read was to find McCowan rolling to the basket.
    — Tyler Kraft, Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2019
  • Harmsen first read Jaguar in the 1990s, in his home country of the Netherlands.
    — Steve Winter, National Geographic, 21 Aug. 2019
  • By then, the first read of third-quarter GDP was already out.
    — Simon Constable, WSJ, 6 Jan. 2019
  • The feast commenced after the first reading of the Haggadah.
    — Haleigh Kochanski, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2022
  • Foles looked off his first read, turned and fired, but the toss was right to linebacker Nate Gerry.
    — Jeff McLane, Philly.com, 13 June 2018
  • What was your reaction to first reading the script for this episode?
    — Katcy Stephan, Variety, 28 Feb. 2022
  • Council members quick vote Tuesday was aligned with the vote of the first reading.
    — Carrie Napoleon, chicagotribune.com, 9 Feb. 2022
  • On second down, the defensive line made a push and the secondary forced Brady away from his first read.
    — Bill Plaschke, latimes.com, 5 Feb. 2018
  • The council approved the first reading of the budget at its Sept. 2 meeting.
    — Juhi Varma, Houston Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Then, with the strap attached and on, follow the on-screen instructions to take your first reading.
    — Christian De Looper, BGR, 2 June 2022
  • A few feet away in her front yard, Johara set the blanket down on the grass to prepare for her first reading session of the fall.
    — Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Also, new clients can score deep discounts on their first reading, up to 70% off.
    — Dallas News, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The first reading of the proposal was set for this week's council meeting.
    — Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2020
  • The six-member council approved the first reading of the ordinance Nov. 3 and the second Nov. 16.
    — Annie Blanks, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Kizer tucked and moved left after first read taken away, then threw off back foot.
    — Dennis Manoloff, cleveland.com, 17 Dec. 2017
  • Murray said Arnold was not his first read on the touchdown throw, but his skill set made him a viable option.
    — Bob McManaman, azcentral, 15 Dec. 2019
  • The first reading of the piece, directed by William Partlan, lasted more than four hours.
    — Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Tuesday is the council’s last chance to revise and approve bills passed on a first reading two weeks ago.
    — Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Kranzler and Phelps first read about the Quiet Zone several years ago.
    — Laura Mallonee, WIRED, 3 May 2018
  • The City Council last week approved the first reading of two zoning amendments.
    — Matt McKinney, Star Tribune, 5 Sep. 2020
  • The board left the proposal on first reading and is expected to vote on it at its next meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 1.
    — Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2021
  • The project was on the City Council agenda Sept. 19 for a resolution on a first reading.
    — Linda Gandee, cleveland, 27 Sep. 2022
  • In the first read of the memo, there were quotes that would have an impact on national security.
    — Bill Lambrecht, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2018
  • The transport bill was withdrawn from parliament last month, but the one on public places passed the first reading.
    — Fox News, 15 Jan. 2022
  • The version of the script above, notes and all, was jotted down during the very first reading Gold and Craig did together about four years ago.
    — Jessica Derschowitz, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2021
  • These arguments didn’t persuade the D.C. City Council, which passed the bill 12-1 on first reading.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Tight end Zach Ertz was Wentz’s first read this particular time.
    — Jeff McLane, Philly.com, 26 Oct. 2017
  • The board had first reading on a resolution to adopt the policy Thursday.
    — Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 22 Oct. 2021

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