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Recent Examples of firsthand
New York City’s only living history museum offers a firsthand look at what life was like here hundreds of years ago.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Swirling dust, burning trees, thick smoke and drifting embers heighten the danger, while firsthand accounts layered emotional tension.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
That firsthand perspective is rooted in over 20 years of working with families at pivotal moments in their financial and personal lives.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
This type of immersive education challenges students to engage with conflict not as passive observers but as active participants, working alongside those directly impacted by conflict to understand their experiences and gain firsthand knowledge of the complexities involved in sustaining peace.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Swirling dust, burning trees, thick smoke and drifting embers heighten the danger, while firsthand accounts layered emotional tension.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
That firsthand perspective is rooted in over 20 years of working with families at pivotal moments in their financial and personal lives.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
This type of immersive education challenges students to engage with conflict not as passive observers but as active participants, working alongside those directly impacted by conflict to understand their experiences and gain firsthand knowledge of the complexities involved in sustaining peace.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
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Political logic Netanyahu has for decades framed Iran as Israel’s primary existential threat, shaping Israel’s security policy, diplomatic efforts and public discourse around it.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Friday is the deadline to file to appear on the primary election ballot.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Still, Gu’s interpretive garment may be an early indicator of how Met Gala guests will arrive on the first Monday of May; after all, this year’s theme is Fashion is Art, and some will undoubtedly take direct inspiration from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s vast collection.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Blue Owl is a significant direct lender to the sector, which has been shaken by concerns that rapidly advancing AI tools could erode traditional SaaS business models.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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And for now, the potential economic effects of war in the Middle East are a more immediate concern than longer-term effects from AI.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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