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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Both first-time filings and continuing claims are relevant in this moment.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 June 2025
Women now make up the majority of first-time homebuyers in the U.S., despite earning less than their male counterparts.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The crowd included first-time protesters, immigrant families and longtime residents.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
So yeah, there’s a good chance Oakmont will again crown a first-time major champion on Sunday evening.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 June 2025
Women now make up the majority of first-time homebuyers in the U.S., despite earning less than their male counterparts.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The crowd included first-time protesters, immigrant families and longtime residents.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
So yeah, there’s a good chance Oakmont will again crown a first-time major champion on Sunday evening.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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