as in originally
in the beginning
firstly, gather all the ingredients together
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Julio Hernandez, head of global customer centre of excellence, told Fortune that companies need to firstly ensure their commitments are both authentic and align with the values of customers.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 June 2024
So many wonderful and talented people have been involved in the making of ‘Vera’ across all the series, but none of us would be here without two incredible women: firstly, the absolutely extraordinary talent of the inimitable Brenda Blethyn.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
Its success leads her to rebel, firstly through passionate love affairs with women and then by reclaiming her authorship.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
There are of course many differences from last year, firstly Arsenal is not the runaway leader and this time around there are two rivals in the form of Manchester City and Liverpool to contend with.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 June 2024
So many wonderful and talented people have been involved in the making of ‘Vera’ across all the series, but none of us would be here without two incredible women: firstly, the absolutely extraordinary talent of the inimitable Brenda Blethyn.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Apr. 2024
Its success leads her to rebel, firstly through passionate love affairs with women and then by reclaiming her authorship.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024
There are of course many differences from last year, firstly Arsenal is not the runaway leader and this time around there are two rivals in the form of Manchester City and Liverpool to contend with.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Firstly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firstly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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