Ara
what's the meaning of "among the first"? is it the synonym of "one of the first"?
for examle in this sentence: this article was among the first to describe this new disease.
Oct 12, 2017 6:36 PM
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Short answer 'yes'!
Bob
October 12, 2017
1
It means it may not be "the first" but this article is in the top 3 or top 5 articles that where "first examples" of their time when it was written.
October 12, 2017
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