first-come

American

[furst-kuhm] / ˈfɜrstˈkʌm /

adjective

arranged, considered, or done in order of application or arrival, as for purposes of service.

orders filled on a first-come basis.

Example Sentences

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Parking is handled ad hoc, on a first-come, first-served basis.

From Slate

Fans were able to buy tickets on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of two tickets each.

From BBC

“I don’t know if it will truly be first-come, first-served or if customs will have the manpower to handle claims,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A final "last-minute" sales phase, from April until the end of the competition, will be organized on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

From Barron's

Seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 

From Los Angeles Times

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