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 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 During his first two years in Atlanta, Neuzil earned his keep as a scout-team player, holding the weighted bag that the first-line offensive linemen used to take practice reps. Josh Kendall, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 They are considered the first-line medications for treating depression in pregnancy, with approximately 5% to 6% of North American women taking an SSRI during pregnancy. Andrew Novick, The Conversation, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for first-line
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  • Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 6 June 2025
  • The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 18 May 2025
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  • Support will be provided from Franz Ferdinand, Pierce The Veil, Modest Mouse, Iggy Pop, Sleater-Kinney, The Breeders, Babymetal, Jimmy Eat World, and The Mars Volta on select dates.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
  • London Calling is in select theaters now.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Trina Turk Mali Pullover Fall sweaters are our favorite seasonal essential to add texture to every outfit while staying warm in cooler weather.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The Red Raiders have a bye week after earning a statement 34-10 win over Utah, which set them up as an early favorite in the Big 12.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 24 Sep. 2025
  • While Colombian criminal groups have used the country as a transit point in the past, Venezuela isn’t the preferred route for the region’s drug traffickers.
    Daniel DePetris, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • The razor sharp editing of Andy Jorgensen, costumes by Colleen Atwood, and the sizzling score from Anderson’s favored composer Johnny Greenwood all are aces.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025
  • During September, the main development region is the favored area for tropical development.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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