"But from where we stand, for the very first time, we are beginning to see glimmers of hope."

VOA: special.2009.04.17

But this morning, for the first time in a long time, a few of the trees were green.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

But the unemployment rate has also topped double digits for the first time in 26 years.

VOA: standard.2009.12.15

The OIC undertaking is ambitious, it involves not just rebuilding, but in many cases building for the first time the infrastructure that could make Darfur self-sustaining.

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

Nyguen says he has already used his savings to pay fishermen who can't fish and now he is contemplating working for BP - the first time he will work for anyone but himself.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

With the adoption of the Convention, she notes the international community unanimously recognized for the first time in history that children are not simply the property of their parents or guardians, but are in charge of their own destiny.

VOA: standard.2009.10.08