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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
That’s a big step up from what’s expected of an $8 million forward, which is to provide low-end, first-line value.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 29 July 2025
For now, the first-line treatments are SSRIs such as Prozac—which can make people even more sensitive to heat.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 July 2025
When antihistamines, the standard first-line treatment, fail to provide relief, systemic therapies that work throughout the body are the next step.
—New Atlas, 17 July 2025
Exercise, on the other hand, is not considered a first-line treatment for insomnia in any clinical guidance literature.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 29 July 2025
For now, the first-line treatments are SSRIs such as Prozac—which can make people even more sensitive to heat.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 July 2025
When antihistamines, the standard first-line treatment, fail to provide relief, systemic therapies that work throughout the body are the next step.
—New Atlas, 17 July 2025
Exercise, on the other hand, is not considered a first-line treatment for insomnia in any clinical guidance literature.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The display will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select Saturdays at Maritime Museum of San Diego at Arts District Liberty Station at Quarters D, 2675 Rosecrans St. Admission is free.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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These connectors are used to drive AI initiatives in the short term by pulling select data sets and looping them together.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Honoree Fleming, a retired college dean, was shot dead in October 2023 while walking near her favorite trail near the Vermont State University campus in Castleton, Vt., the Associated Press reported at the time.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs head coach also revealed his favorite Swift album.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stay informed: Keep yourself informed by tuning in to NOAA Weather Radio or your preferred weather news station.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Magpies came in with a significant offer, but once again would fall short of signing their preferred target.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The first lady’s threats echo a favored strategy of her husband, who has aggressively used litigation to go after critics.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Renewable energy — particularly solar plus storage — is currently Big Tech’s favored way to feed its electricity appetite.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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