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Recent Examples of firsthand
So, whether fans are tasting their first New England lobster roll or belting the lyrics to the national anthem, many have replaced assumptions with firsthand experiences and connections.
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Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Stephany Stella got a firsthand look at the destruction.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Here, along with his co-writer Mark Frydman, Lurie finds his way into a very human tale of war, one said to be inspired by a true story Frydman heard firsthand years ago and had never forgotten.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
That is three times the pace of the firsthand market.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Stephany Stella got a firsthand look at the destruction.
—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Here, along with his co-writer Mark Frydman, Lurie finds his way into a very human tale of war, one said to be inspired by a true story Frydman heard firsthand years ago and had never forgotten.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
That is three times the pace of the firsthand market.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
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Roughly two-thirds of American households own their primary residence, according to the Federal Survey of Consumer Finances from 2022, the most recent edition.
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The capacity of the primary viewing area at the Washington Monument is set at about 150,000, according to Secret Service Special Agent in Charge David Yamen, who runs the agency's dignitary protective division.
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Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
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Reliable plasma diagnostics are considered a key requirement because direct measurements inside fusion reactors become increasingly difficult as temperatures and neutron radiation levels rise.
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles.
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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