Examples of dibs in a Sentence
I get dibs on the front seat!
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Inter Miami is close to signing Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, even though the LA Galaxy technically have first dibs in MLS.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The network would have first dibs on the first two games added to any package.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026
While it’s established that earlier boarding groups get dibs on coveted overhead bin space, how efficiently the space is used matters, too.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Cardholders get access to exclusive perks, like discounts when shopping or first dibs on restaurants and experiences.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The network would have first dibs on the first two games added to any package.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026
While it’s established that earlier boarding groups get dibs on coveted overhead bin space, how efficiently the space is used matters, too.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Cardholders get access to exclusive perks, like discounts when shopping or first dibs on restaurants and experiences.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Dibs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dibs. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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