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Recent Examples of firsthand
Turns out Adams has firsthand knowledge of what Biden can expect as his disease progresses.
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Based on firsthand experience and expert recommendations, assembling a comprehensive emergency kit well in advance is non-negotiable.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
But despite a mountain of firsthand accounts, the murder’s masterminds never saw justice.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 June 2025
Through firsthand accounts from former employees, the exposé gets to the heart of the bold expedition that ended in disaster.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Based on firsthand experience and expert recommendations, assembling a comprehensive emergency kit well in advance is non-negotiable.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
But despite a mountain of firsthand accounts, the murder’s masterminds never saw justice.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 June 2025
Through firsthand accounts from former employees, the exposé gets to the heart of the bold expedition that ended in disaster.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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Disclosure data shows that more than a dozen lawyers and paralegals with the New York Legal Assistance Group made cash contributions to Mamdani’s campaign ahead of the primary election.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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The second floor has the primary suite, which is large and has a private balcony that overlooks the grounds.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The study to assess how newer vehicle designs can block drivers’ vision was conducted by the United States Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center using a new technique of measuring a driver's direct area of vision around a vehicle that was developed by the Insurance Institute.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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He is estimated to have made them about €10m in direct revenue.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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But the Red Carpet Ready Vitamin C Peel truly does give you an immediate glow.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Fire and Rescue officials provided immediate on-scene care for the victim, who was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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