at the first instsnce vs as the first instsnce

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct phrase is "at first instance." It is a common expression used to refer to something happening or being considered for the first time.

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at the first instsnce

This phrase is incorrect in English.

The correct phrase is "at first instance."

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Parecoxib should be discontinued at the first sign of hypersensitivity.
Parliament was successful at the first reading.
That's me at the first symposium.
The police will conduct a search at the first stop.
Tonight we will look at the first date.
Only children enter at the first shap.
She won't accept his cup at the first meeting.
We stopped at the first hotel we came to.
Since you are without funds you will leave Macao at the first opportunity.
Now, let's go look at the first sunrise.
They'll bail at the first sign of trouble.
Take a right at the first palm tree.
Command, we're at the first target.
People who hut down at the first hint of confrontation.
Take a guess at the first question.
At the first scene, he overlooked the open window.
Drive for four blocks, then turn left at the first side street.
We will deposit you at the first starbase.
Take evasive action at the first change of Romulan course.
Running to him at the first sign of trouble.

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at first instance

as the first instsnce

This phrase is incorrect in English.

The correct phrase is "at first instance."

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I will not go down as the first American president to lose a war.
These letters contain references to an ancient power known as the First.
Same time as the first murder.
He's also considered by the Egyptians as the first pharaoh.
American Heritage has that as the first definition.
This report is intended as the first contribution to that process.
You wield far more influence as the First Lady.
And every day as the first.
Historians regard this as the first private-public enterprise.
As demented and deranged as the first day I met you.
Forgetting is a piercing wound keen as the first loss.
Over the lead actor's neck as the first act was ending.
- or the same day (such as the first Sunday of each month).
As demented and deranged as the first day I met you.
Locked in as soon as the first attack hit.
Wouldn't be as good as the first opinion.
You realize what power he has as the First Secretary.
Second one same as the first.
I welcome Mr Sacconi's report as the first step in the right direction.
As far as the first target is concerned, we are clearly behind schedule.

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at first instance

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at the first instsnce vs as the first instsnce