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Recent Examples of firsthand
Those who have firsthand experience of that violence say actions speak louder than words.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Therefore, Hughes will have at least some firsthand experience with Malhotra and will be able to share his thoughts on the latter’s potential suitability for the head coaching gig.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Quora addresses social community by fostering a platform dedicated to knowledge sharing, allowing users to ask questions and receive answers from experts, enthusiasts or individuals with firsthand experience on a wide variety of topics.
—Rodney Mason, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Teachers could follow suit and create immersive experiences for their students through AI and other firsthand accounts in history classes, allowing students to hear directly from those who lived through major events.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Therefore, Hughes will have at least some firsthand experience with Malhotra and will be able to share his thoughts on the latter’s potential suitability for the head coaching gig.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Quora addresses social community by fostering a platform dedicated to knowledge sharing, allowing users to ask questions and receive answers from experts, enthusiasts or individuals with firsthand experience on a wide variety of topics.
—Rodney Mason, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Teachers could follow suit and create immersive experiences for their students through AI and other firsthand accounts in history classes, allowing students to hear directly from those who lived through major events.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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It's led by a 200-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide, with a 12-megapixel selfie camera.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
13 May 2025
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Arriving first responders conducted a primary assessment of the scene and learned that two people were trapped in a Toyota Corolla, officials said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Putin proposed direct talks after European powers demanded a 30-day ceasefire, threatening massive new sanctions on Moscow.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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These are writers who already enjoy considerable levels of professional success and are using Substack to experiment with new styles, build direct connections with their readers, or make a few bucks selling premium-tier subscriptions to their biggest fans.—
Peter C. Baker,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Beyond the immediate injuries and damage to the historic sailing ship, the collision raises significant questions about maritime safety protocols in New York Harbor, particularly regarding tall ship clearance under the city's bridges.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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There was no immediate Israeli comment on the strikes.—
IBRAHIM HAZBOUN,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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