come first
idiom
: to be more important than something else
He cares about his job, but his family comes first.
Examples of come first in a Sentence
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Ryder's well being and the investigation come first.
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Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Family had to come first, and that’s what happened.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Bailey echoed a sentiment many new moms have shared, which is that once the baby arrives, its needs (understandably) come first and foremost, but a new mom needs care as well.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
For Clifford, the wellbeing of his kids will always come first.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
From a structured blazer to a plain white T-shirt, building a solid foundation for your wardrobe should come first.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
America may come first for President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, but family takes priority, too.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Entrance will be applied on a first come first serve basis the day of the event – the stage will be in front of the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
Mike McDaniel and Dolphins offense, again, outclassed in big games
The caveat has to come first: The Miami Dolphins (11-6) have faced a rash of injuries.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Family had to come first, and that’s what happened.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Bailey echoed a sentiment many new moms have shared, which is that once the baby arrives, its needs (understandably) come first and foremost, but a new mom needs care as well.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
For Clifford, the wellbeing of his kids will always come first.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
From a structured blazer to a plain white T-shirt, building a solid foundation for your wardrobe should come first.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
America may come first for President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, but family takes priority, too.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Entrance will be applied on a first come first serve basis the day of the event – the stage will be in front of the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
Mike McDaniel and Dolphins offense, again, outclassed in big games
The caveat has to come first: The Miami Dolphins (11-6) have faced a rash of injuries.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
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“Come first.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20first. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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