first-time
adjective
1
: doing something for the first time
first-time homebuyers
a first-time visitor
a first-time author
2
: done for the first time
The punishment for a first-time offense of this kind is a fine.
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The Commanders used the offseason to change systems and coordinators, turning to a pair of first-time NFL play callers in David Blough (offense) and Daronte Jones (defense).
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Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The company is well-suited for both first-time buyers and experienced investors who want a straightforward online buying experience without sacrificing inventory depth.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Research ways to help renters and first-time homeowners, as housing is unaffordable.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Both were sentenced to two years of probation, with Doneshia Codjoe qualifying for Illinois’ second chance probation program, which allows first-time, nonviolent offenders to avoid a felony conviction for certain charges, the Will County state’s attorney’s office said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The company is well-suited for both first-time buyers and experienced investors who want a straightforward online buying experience without sacrificing inventory depth.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Research ways to help renters and first-time homeowners, as housing is unaffordable.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Both were sentenced to two years of probation, with Doneshia Codjoe qualifying for Illinois’ second chance probation program, which allows first-time, nonviolent offenders to avoid a felony conviction for certain charges, the Will County state’s attorney’s office said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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