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first match (in a series)

Noun

Definitions

1. first match (in a series)

The first match or game in a tournament or series of competitions. It is commonly used in sports reporting and is an important moment as it sets the tone for a team or player's campaign.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, overtime in the very first match is the last thing I need!

Sentence 2

The first-round matchups were posted on the bulletin board near the station.

Sentence 3

That's exactly why we spent so much time preparing for the first match.

Sentence 4

"If you start poorly in the first match, it just gets harder from there, right?" he asked.

Sentence 5

I sat on a bench in the park rewatching footage from the first match and reflecting.