at first hand

phrase

: in a direct way

I had a chance to verify his claims at first hand.

Examples of at first hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for the credibility of Israeli witnesses, who else — other than the early responders who encountered the victims at first hand — should be interviewed and quoted by anyone investigating this? — Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024

As the Northern Nevada Organizer for the Moms Clean Air Force, Jennifer Ann Cantley has seen the destruction that wildfires can cause at first hand. — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2021

Individuals who experienced that searing episode at first hand remained more financially and economically conservative for the balance of their lives. — Daniel Tenreiro, National Review, 16 Dec. 2020

Rhymes for at first hand

• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand
• hinterland
• motherland