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used to introduce the second point, reason, step, etc.
- Firstly, gather the ingredients for the recipe.Secondly, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In assembling the furniture, firstly, connect the frame pieces.Secondly, attach the shelves.
- When presenting your findings, firstly discuss the methodology.Secondly, present the results.
- Firstly, describe the setting of the story.Secondly, introduce the main characters.
- Firstly, we need to plan; secondly, we need to act.
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