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First come, first served

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First come, first served.
something that you say which means that the people who ask for something first will be the ones who get it, when there is not enough for everyone. We've got ten cheap computers on offer. 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.
Grants up to $15,000 per applicant are available on a first come, first served basis.
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.
 
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