first pick
noun
1
: the opportunity to choose first
The girls got to choose their partners, and she got (the) first pick.
2
: the person or thing that is chosen ahead of all others
She was their first pick for the lead role in the play.
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The superstar songstress announced the first pick for her hometown’s team, the Montreal Canadians.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 July 2024
The first pick in last year’s draft, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, signed for $9.2 million.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The Lynx’s first pick, No. 6 overall in 2019, Collier has been a three-time All-Star and an Olympic gold medalist at Tokyo.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2024
As the winner of last week’s race, Gwan-hee has first pick for Paradise dates.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 1 July 2024
The first pick in last year’s draft, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, signed for $9.2 million.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The Lynx’s first pick, No. 6 overall in 2019, Collier has been a three-time All-Star and an Olympic gold medalist at Tokyo.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2024
As the winner of last week’s race, Gwan-hee has first pick for Paradise dates.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2024
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“First pick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20pick. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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