First Gust: Another name for the initial wind surge observed at the surface as the result of downdrafts forming the leading edge or gust front of a thunderstorm.

 

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First Gust: Another name for the initial wind surge observed at the surface as the result of downdrafts forming the leading edge or gust front of a thunderstorm.

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First-Mover Advantage: A sometimes insurmountable advantage gained by the first significant company to move into a new market.

First-Pass Regression: A type of preferred stock that has priority over other preferred issues and common stock when claiming dividends and assets.

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First Service: The first of the two serves of a tennis ball a player is allowed at the beginning of a point.