as in primary
done or working without something else coming in between had firsthand knowledge of the events of that evening

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Recent Examples of firsthand Many Iranians have firsthand experience with the United States enforcing a regime change in their country. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 18 June 2025 Celebrities such as 2 Chainz, Nelly, Shaquille O’Neal, Quavo, Killer Mike and Big Boi share their firsthand Magic City experiences in exclusive interviews. Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 June 2025 The royal made it to the base on June 4 for a firsthand introduction to the 4 Regiment Army Air Corps (4AAC) who are based at Wattisham. Janine Henni, People.com, 4 June 2025 Turns out Adams has firsthand knowledge of what Biden can expect as his disease progresses. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for firsthand
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  • Disclosure data shows that more than a dozen lawyers and paralegals with the New York Legal Assistance Group made cash contributions to Mamdani’s campaign ahead of the primary election.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
  • The second floor has the primary suite, which is large and has a private balcony that overlooks the grounds.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
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  • The study to assess how newer vehicle designs can block drivers’ vision was conducted by the United States Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center using a new technique of measuring a driver's direct area of vision around a vehicle that was developed by the Insurance Institute.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • He is estimated to have made them about €10m in direct revenue.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 June 2025
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  • In April 2021, Rodriguez-Kennedy said his immediate supervisor told him to take advantage of his position as chair of the county Democratic Party to ensure a favorable outcome for a pending motion.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • Business Investment Gets Turbocharged Unlimited bonus depreciation remains intact, allowing immediate expensing of qualifying equipment and improvements.
    Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025

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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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