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Recent Examples of firsthand
That’s an issue she’s dealt with firsthand.
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Rachel Fobar, Daily News, 7 June 2026
At least according to flight attendants who make general, though often accurate, assumptions with their years of firsthand experience.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The Princess of Wales got a firsthand tour of The Christie on Thursday, which is renowned as one of Europe’s leading cancer centers and cares for over 60,000 people a year.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The Lexington Herald-Leader, in partnership with ProPublica, reported in April firsthand accounts from former ARC employees and clients who said they were told by ARC to falsely bill Medicaid, or witnessed others billing for services that were not actually provided.
—Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 5 June 2026
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Rachel Fobar, Daily News, 7 June 2026
At least according to flight attendants who make general, though often accurate, assumptions with their years of firsthand experience.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The Princess of Wales got a firsthand tour of The Christie on Thursday, which is renowned as one of Europe’s leading cancer centers and cares for over 60,000 people a year.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The Lexington Herald-Leader, in partnership with ProPublica, reported in April firsthand accounts from former ARC employees and clients who said they were told by ARC to falsely bill Medicaid, or witnessed others billing for services that were not actually provided.
—Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
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Georgia voters will return to the polls on June 16 for a slate of primary runoff elections that will finalize party nominees for key federal, statewide, and legislative offices ahead of November's general election.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In this primary bath, the traditional, warm brass racks from designer Joseph Giles make a beautiful, symmetrical statement.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The resort offers direct access to Treasure Island Beach, along with miles of hiking and biking trails in nearby Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and Crystal Cove State Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Talanoa Ili, a top-100 recruit in the Trojans’ vaunted 2026 class, joins Stanford quarterback Charlie Mirer as one of two lead plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit that takes aim at the system implemented since the settlement ushered in a new era of direct payment from universities to athletes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Whoever wins the nomination will face an immediate campaign finance gap and depend heavily on national GOP resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Sadly, Trump’s inability to forgo immediate fulfillment is as pronounced an aspect of his personality as his megalomania.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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