as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
surgery is usually not considered a first-line treatment for this type of cancer
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Recent Examples of first-line
Sales of Abrysvo, the company’s RSV vaccine, surged 155% on uptake among adults and pregnant women, while cancer therapies such as Lorbrena saw a 48% rise in sales on stronger first-line use.
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John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Overall, SSRIs are effective, widely used, and considered a first-line treatment for many mood and anxiety disorders when managed carefully by a doctor.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
This slows down the progression of kidney disease and is typically used as a first-line treatment.
—David Hampton, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
But my can’t-miss here is Ma Poule Mouillée -- Portuguese chicken on top of poutine is a first-line NHL meal.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
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John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Overall, SSRIs are effective, widely used, and considered a first-line treatment for many mood and anxiety disorders when managed carefully by a doctor.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
This slows down the progression of kidney disease and is typically used as a first-line treatment.
—David Hampton, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
But my can’t-miss here is Ma Poule Mouillée -- Portuguese chicken on top of poutine is a first-line NHL meal.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
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The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to free admission, members receive invitations to members-only preview parties and special events, free admission to approximately six After Hours events, $4 off tickets to Speed Cinema, discounted admission on select programs, and more.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each team will be represented by a unique duo of creators and NBA players, including Zach 2K, BEARDABEAST, Kofie Yeboah, Gradey Dick, and Duncan Robinson, as well as a select number of fans who have risen through the ranks of 2K gameplay.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Grab it on Amazon right now, and check out my favorite air frying essentials below.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The trailer also offers an extended look at fan-favorite character Tyson (Daniel Diemer), a cyclops, and a brief glimpse of Tamara Smart as Thalia.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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From there, choose from any of the preferred payment methods and make a cash deposit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Reserve estimates tariffs are contributing five-tenths or six-tenths to the core personal consumption expenditures price index, the central bank's preferred measure of inflation, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said last week.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the president is leaning on other mechanisms outside of his favored trade law, IEEPA, to levy tariffs on a number of imports.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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On May 15, 2004, the champion jockey Kieren Fallon won the Lockinge Stakes while riding the favored filly, Russian Rhythm.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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