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at first attempt vs on first attempt

Both are commonly used phrases in English. They're interchangeable and can be used to describe something that happens for the first time. There's no significant difference in meaning between both phrases.
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at first attempt

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe something that is done or achieved for the first time.

Examples:

  • He succeeded at the first attempt.
  • She passed the test at the first attempt.
  • They completed the task at the first attempt.
  • We have a application protected by siteminder and login failed at first attempt.User's are able to login successfully on second or consecutive attempt.
  • Sep 21, 2013 ... I'd say "at first attempt" (without 'the'), but more common, I think, would be "I passed my driving test first time" (without "at the").
  • Jun 25, 2024 ... First encounter at first attempt at a soul link · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • May 12, 2024 ... MSFS Won't Start Up at First Attempt Consistently. MSFS Won't Start Up at First Attempt Consistently. Peterwk. By Peterwk May 12 in Microsoft ...
  • Aug 13, 2024 ... Car wont start at first attempt. Sometimes it does sometime i have to ... Is it the 12v battery?
  • Mar 10, 2021 ... Plasma-nm package doesn't connect at first attempt ... Hi everybody. I'm new to Manjaro, a few days ago I installed the XFCE version and yesterday ...
  • Dec 18, 2023 ... ... at first attempt. Powered by Kunena Forum. OSP INTERNATIONAL LLC. OSP INTERNATIONAL LLC. Training for Project Management Professional (PMP) ...
  • Dec 17, 2020 ... However, the exam should stop if the result is met at first attempt already. Example: At the 1st attempt, result is 10, 100%, I still get 2 ...
  • Jun 18, 2016 ... I recently passed PSM1 at first attempt with 98.3%. Thanks to all who posted here. That hugely helped to gude my path to success. My ...
  • Sep 28, 2023 ... Passing CRSPEX at First Attempt. Report this article; Close menu. Abdul Hai. Abdul Hai. CRSP CMIOSH ...

Alternatives:

  • on the first try
  • on the initial attempt
  • on the first go
  • on the first shot
  • on the first try

on first attempt

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe something that is done or achieved for the first time.

Examples:

  • He succeeded on the first attempt.
  • She passed the test on the first attempt.
  • They completed the task on the first attempt.
  • Apr 7, 2011 ... Hello people I was wondering which one is grammatically correct. 1. on first attempt 2. on the first attempt 3. on a first attempt Those ...
  • Aug 28, 2023 ... GRE 326 on first attempt! 18 upvotes · 27 comments. r/EnglishLearning icon. r/EnglishLearning · Is the word quinceanera commonly known to native ...
  • [ARCHIVED] Grades on First Attempt. Mark52. Community Member. Mark as New; Bookmark; Subscribe; Mute; Subscribe to RSS Feed · Permalink · Print · Report ...
  • Jun 5, 2018 ... The effect of routine bougie use on first-attempt intubation success is unclear. Objective: To compare first attempt intubation success ...
  • Putting "on first attempt" on resume · CFA Level III · dpcfa July 28, 2010, 8:12pm #1. is there any reason not to put “on the first attempt” on your resume when ...
  • Sep 10, 2010 ... On first attempt to connect, it times out. Second attempt works fine. I can access shares on the second computer without any difficulty.
  • "Passed all 3 all levels on first attempt" Does it matter? CFA Level II · weighingmachine June 1, 2017, 12:18am #1. It is obviously better to pass all the ...
  • Jul 8, 2013 ... Power button doesn't turn on the laptop on first attempt · Ask the guy in the repair shop what exactly did he do that made this issue disappear ...
  • Aug 20, 2010 ... that makes 16*0.8= 13 people who passed all 3 on first attempt. Bayes, anyone? :wink: I think this number (13%) is much closer to the 6.6 ...
  • Apr 10, 2013 ... Windows 8: Password is never accepted on first attempt · 3. Hmm, I wonder if there is something strange with CAPS and/or NUM lock going on or a ...

Alternatives:

  • at the first try
  • at the initial attempt
  • at the first go
  • at the first shot
  • at the first try

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