First come, first served

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First come, first served.

Prov. The first people to arrive will be able to get the best choices. You can't reserve a seat at the movie theater; it's strictly first come, first served. We should get to the book sale as soon as they open; it's first come, first served.

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Ticketmaster Presale Codes are limited in quantity and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Best Buy(TM) Reward Zone(R) Program Members Get First Shot at Tickets ... by Business Wire Grants up to $15,000 per applicant are available on a first come, first served basis. Enfield Federal Savings and Loan Association Receives Federal Home ... by Business Wire These wristbands will be given out on a first come, first served basis to the first 300 customers requesting them and will hold each person's place in line. Martha Stewart Signs Copies of Her New Book at Borders on Michigan ... by Business Wire More results

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Ticketmaster Presale Codes are limited in quantity and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Best Buy(TM) Reward Zone(R) Program Members Get First Shot at Tickets ... by Business Wire

Grants up to $15,000 per applicant are available on a first come, first served basis.

Enfield Federal Savings and Loan Association Receives Federal Home ... by Business Wire

These wristbands will be given out on a first come, first served basis to the first 300 customers requesting them and will hold each person's place in line.

Martha Stewart Signs Copies of Her New Book at Borders on Michigan ... by Business Wire

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