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Recent Examples of firsthand
The film’s script is based on firsthand accounts, including exclusive insights from the Giancana family, particularly Sam Giancana.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The head of the EPA is coming to the San Diego border to get a firsthand look at the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Some Americans complained that the POWs were being treated too well, but the local reaction was largely positive based on firsthand accounts.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Over the four episodes, viewers get a firsthand look at what can happen when a teenager is indoctrinated with toxic messages about masculinity.
—Samantha Mann, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The head of the EPA is coming to the San Diego border to get a firsthand look at the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Some Americans complained that the POWs were being treated too well, but the local reaction was largely positive based on firsthand accounts.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Over the four episodes, viewers get a firsthand look at what can happen when a teenager is indoctrinated with toxic messages about masculinity.
—Samantha Mann, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
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The port has a heavy military presence in addition to being a primary hub for fuel imports, Yemeni sources said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images Less than two months before the official start of hurricane season, the nation’s primary disaster-response agency faces an uncertain future.—
Molly Taft,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many described the Trump administration’s cancellations as a direct attack on science and research rooted in facts, warning that political interference is not just stalling progress but actively endangering public health.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Every donation, no matter the size, makes a direct impact.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hugo used the firm’s unique approach to implement immediate ROI and expand AI implementation organically for their clients.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Buying a running business can provide immediate cash flow and fully functional operational systems.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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