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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Horacio shifts into first gear and the bus begins to struggle up the hillside.
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In first gear the rear Michelin breaks traction immediately.
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In most applications first gear low box is low enough.
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Maria shoved the Mercedes into first gear and squealed forward.
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The truck, in first gear again, was heading through a forest of small thin jack pine.
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Their line and length was immaculate and after 16 overs Park were still in first gear on 28 for one.
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Trent rode in first gear , headlight tunnelling into the forest gloom through which the rain bucketed.
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Without the soul in first gear with the Boss, brakes are difficult to apply and take longer to become operative.