Let the order of the sentence reflect the order of meaning

Sequencing is the key to writing well. 

As the prosecutor informed the court that the government would challenge the judge’s decision in an appeal, my lawyer looked me in the eyes and spoke to me without any confidence for the first time.

The problem here is the placement of “for the first time.” It belongs earlier in the sentence. 

For the first time my lawyer spoke to me without any confidence.

 

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