obtain a first

Frequency: 7.59.9 per million words

to get a first-class honors degree (more formal than 'get')

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  • She worked incredibly hard to obtain a first in Mathematics.
  • After four years of dedicated study, he managed to obtain a first in Physics.
  • Many students dream of being able to obtain a first class degree.
  • The university's top students regularly obtain a first in their chosen field.
  • With excellent research skills, she was able to obtain a first in History.
  • Only the most dedicated students obtain a first at this prestigious university.
  • His goal was to obtain a first in Computer Science before graduation.
  • Through consistent effort and brilliant coursework, they managed to obtain a first.
  • The professor congratulated her on her ability to obtain a first class honors.
  • Despite the challenging curriculum, several students were able to obtain a first.