Earliest
Earliest adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.
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As the Solvalou constantly flies forward, it is theoretically possible to advance without killing any enemies.Xevious was one of the earliest vertical scrolling shooters, and greatly influenced games in this genre.
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Tactical forward and raiding detachments and subsequently operational maneuver groups would be inserted into the enemy's rear at the earliest possible moment.
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Bookends: One of your earliest matches has you talk to a trainer, but before the match begins, you and the trainer stand at opposing ends of a battlefield, then you both step forward and the battle begins.
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