first base, n.
the initial stage in accomplishing something
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first base
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"we didn't get to first base with that approach"
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the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
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first first base
the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball
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first base
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