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the first string (American, informal)

the group of people who are regularly chosen to play in the best sports team, or to do the most important work in a job. He didn't make first string on the football team until his senior year at college.

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Sophomore Anthony Crane, a 6-foot-2 tight end, worked at quarterback with the first string all week and completed 4 of 6 passes for 29 yards. CRESPI SHOWS OFF DEPTH IN SHUTOUT WIN CRESPI 32, PALMDALE 0 by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) In many cases, they step in and replace the first string on a temporary basis; sometimes they become a good full-time replacement. Playing to win: a good insurance operation knows the secrets of a ... by Egan, Michael P. / Best's Review Choreographed to Brahms's Handel Variations, a selection from the first set of Liebeslieder Walzer, two of his late piano fantasies, and the first string sextet, the ballet is danced to live music (a rarity nowadays) performed by musicians from the opera house orchestra and by singers from the opera ensemble, who are partly integrated into the choreography. Brahms - A Ballet by Koegler, Horst / Dance Magazine More results

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Sophomore Anthony Crane, a 6-foot-2 tight end, worked at quarterback with the first string all week and completed 4 of 6 passes for 29 yards.

CRESPI SHOWS OFF DEPTH IN SHUTOUT WIN CRESPI 32, PALMDALE 0 by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

In many cases, they step in and replace the first string on a temporary basis; sometimes they become a good full-time replacement.

Playing to win: a good insurance operation knows the secrets of a ... by Egan, Michael P. / Best's Review

Choreographed to Brahms's Handel Variations, a selection from the first set of Liebeslieder Walzer, two of his late piano fantasies, and the first string sextet, the ballet is danced to live music (a rarity nowadays) performed by musicians from the opera house orchestra and by singers from the opera ensemble, who are partly integrated into the choreography.

Brahms - A Ballet by Koegler, Horst / Dance Magazine

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