Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for first bases
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The state has come a long way since those early beginnings.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026 -
The outgoing creative directors of Oscar de la Renta—and a guest list including Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Jamie Chung, Sai De Silva, and more—toasted to new beginnings over cognac and a traditional feast Kim prepared herself.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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Pivetta finished sixth in National League Cy Young voting while working with Elías Díaz in all 31 of his regular-season starts last season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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James was selected as a reserve, breaking his NBA record of 21 consecutive starts but extending his record for most appearances to 22.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The game was sold out with fans 3-4 deep on the baselines.—
Langston Wertz Jr,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Clear baselines for transparency, accountability, and autonomous system oversight help align incentives, reduce systemic risk, and build trust across markets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“First bases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20bases. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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