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
Until now, levodopa has been the standard first-line treatment for Parkinson’s patients.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These agents are considered first-line agents10 to reduce fluid volume; however, that depends on individual factors.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Last, for frontline and first-line leadership talent, your best source is referrals from your existing A-player employees.
—Verne Harnish, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Stimulant drugs like methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) that are designed to improve attention are first-line treatments for ADHD.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These agents are considered first-line agents10 to reduce fluid volume; however, that depends on individual factors.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Last, for frontline and first-line leadership talent, your best source is referrals from your existing A-player employees.
—Verne Harnish, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Stimulant drugs like methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) that are designed to improve attention are first-line treatments for ADHD.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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Where To Find Hot Slaw In Cleveland, Tennessee, try this delicacy on a burger at The Chef restaurant, or take home a container of Fuzz's Hot Slaw from select area Food Lion stores.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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For the first time, this year select screenings during Cannes may include Atmos sound at the venue.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Series regular Tony Todd, who died last fall, returns for a touching posthumous scene that references another fan favorite character.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Yet a sketch in last night’s season finale of Saturday Night Live—which revolved around two couples at a bar boisterously fighting for a preferred table as two men watched nearby, whiskies in hand—raised the stakes of voyeurism in fascinating ways.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2025
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Research could be done via federal entities, universities, startups, private or public companies, but there will obviously be an immense shortfall in these efforts without the government (maybe the optimistic view is that corporate America becomes the preferred partner for this administration.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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More Southern Table Staples Relish Trays As mentioned above, relish trays are a favored side on the Southern table, offering a burst of acidic, vinegary freshness in between bites of our quintessential Southern casseroles and rich buttery dishes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Tirico, 58, not only missed out on hosting the coverage of the hard-charging Sovereignty’s victorious stretch run against the favored Journalism.—
Mark Story,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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