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Recent Examples of firsthand
In their new book, veteran diplomat Robert O'Malley and a Mideast analyst Hussein Agha offer a candid assessment of the failures of the Mideast peace process based on their firsthand experience over decades in the region.
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ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Yet firsthand accounts from former inmates and international observers tell a radically different story.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
From producer Ryan Reynolds and director Colin Hanks, this TIFF premiere features firsthand accounts from the Planes, Trains & Automobiles star’s family and the likes of Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Catherine O'Hara.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025
Having bird feeders in your yard can give you a firsthand look at the amazing creatures that make our ecosystems function with ease.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Yet firsthand accounts from former inmates and international observers tell a radically different story.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
From producer Ryan Reynolds and director Colin Hanks, this TIFF premiere features firsthand accounts from the Planes, Trains & Automobiles star’s family and the likes of Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Catherine O'Hara.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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The game’s primary goal is to shed light on the struggles of being forced into a refugee camp.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The reason for the Fed’s tentative steps is its two primary and potentially clashing mandates — maximum sustainable employment and price stability.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The student did not make any direct threats of harm to anyone, officers said.—
Fox19 staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Quick-witted and unapologetically direct, he has long been ensconced in notable New York City circles.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There was no immediate comment from Kimmel.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath, the head of the Federal Communications Commission issued a threat to Disney, the parent company of ABC.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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