1.   All you have to do is ring the first bell or blow the first whistle and let nature take its course.

2.   But we need to do that from the first whistle.

3.   Look for the Raiders Saturday to come out swinging from the first whistle.

4.   Miami attacked from the first whistle to the last and showed impressive team speed on defense.

5.   The first shrill whistle, like an arrow stuck in his ear, assailed Pete Sampras as he knocked a routine forehand well out of the court.

6.   India pounded the Spanish goalmouth from the first whistle to pin the Spaniards in their own half for most of the time.

7.   Mindful of the high stakes of victory, the two sides deployed a game of attrition from the first whistle, fighting for every advantage on the pitch.

8.   Star midfielder Moustafa Hadji warned the Scots to expect a strong Moroccan challenge from the first whistle.

9.   The home team went out to carry the play from the first whistle.

10.   The Saudis dominated play from the first whistle, though play was hampered by heavy rain.