In four-part harmony, first inversions are essential for creating smooth voice leading.

The pianist voiced the chord in first inversion to smooth the bass line.

Local first responders arrived within minutes to provide medical aid and secure the area.

At the stadium, the first-wavers stood and began the cheer, prompting the rest of the crowd to join in.

On First-day, the congregation gathered for a sunrise service and fellowship afterward.

The pilot executed a nose-first landing after the engine failed.

The sled slid down the slope nose-first, carving a shallow trench in the snow.

The first fiddles took their bows as the audience rose in appreciation.

As a committed first-waver, she campaigned tirelessly for women's suffrage and equal rights.

They chose a first death joint life policy, which pays out to the surviving partner and then terminates when either insured person dies.