first-line
adjective
: being the preferred, standard, or first choice
first-line treatment of tuberculosis
compare second-line
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The medications can be used along previous first-line treatments for migraine.
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Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
Your first-line defense Doctors recommend first trying to limit your exposure to whatever is triggering an allergic response — for example, tree pollen in the spring.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
If first-line constipation remedies, including increasing dietary fiber, hydration, gentle movement, and toileting position, do not help, speak with a healthcare provider before trying an oral supplement, as not all are safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
That includes junior first-line winger Jack Stanius and top-tier defenseman Blake Eckerle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2024
Companies usually need such a system to operate as a first-line customer support bot for end users.
—Stoyan Mitov, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Just a week ago, only Brodin and Zuccarello were sidelined from the group that includes two first-line wings, the most experienced pair of blue-liners and their primary netminder.
—Dave Campbell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
Common antibiotics like gentamicin and fluoroquinolones are first-line treatment for plague, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024
Companies have started trimming back on employee benefits over the past few years as a first-line cost-cutting measure.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2024
Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
Your first-line defense Doctors recommend first trying to limit your exposure to whatever is triggering an allergic response — for example, tree pollen in the spring.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
If first-line constipation remedies, including increasing dietary fiber, hydration, gentle movement, and toileting position, do not help, speak with a healthcare provider before trying an oral supplement, as not all are safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
That includes junior first-line winger Jack Stanius and top-tier defenseman Blake Eckerle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2024
Companies usually need such a system to operate as a first-line customer support bot for end users.
—Stoyan Mitov, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Just a week ago, only Brodin and Zuccarello were sidelined from the group that includes two first-line wings, the most experienced pair of blue-liners and their primary netminder.
—Dave Campbell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
Common antibiotics like gentamicin and fluoroquinolones are first-line treatment for plague, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024
Companies have started trimming back on employee benefits over the past few years as a first-line cost-cutting measure.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2024
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first-line
adjective
: being the preferred, standard, or first choice
first-line treatment of advanced breast cancer
compare second-line
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