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Recent Examples of firsthand
That’s an issue she’s dealt with firsthand.
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Rachel Fobar, Daily News, 7 June 2026
At least according to flight attendants who make general, though often accurate, assumptions with their years of firsthand experience.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The Princess of Wales got a firsthand tour of The Christie on Thursday, which is renowned as one of Europe’s leading cancer centers and cares for over 60,000 people a year.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The Lexington Herald-Leader, in partnership with ProPublica, reported in April firsthand accounts from former ARC employees and clients who said they were told by ARC to falsely bill Medicaid, or witnessed others billing for services that were not actually provided.
—Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 5 June 2026
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Rachel Fobar, Daily News, 7 June 2026
At least according to flight attendants who make general, though often accurate, assumptions with their years of firsthand experience.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The Princess of Wales got a firsthand tour of The Christie on Thursday, which is renowned as one of Europe’s leading cancer centers and cares for over 60,000 people a year.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The Lexington Herald-Leader, in partnership with ProPublica, reported in April firsthand accounts from former ARC employees and clients who said they were told by ARC to falsely bill Medicaid, or witnessed others billing for services that were not actually provided.
—Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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These powerful systems are well-suited for developing and tuning edge models and agents, but are not primary robotics deployment platforms.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Other highlights include a gym and a plush primary suite flaunting a stainless-steel fireplace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Organized tours in Samaná Bay allow tourists to come into direct contact with marine life, making this activity a must-do in the region.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Tehran signaled that Israeli military action against its regional allies could also trigger a direct Iranian response.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Even with those immediate reductions, the overall multi-billion-dollar spending plan retains funding for most programs from the previous year.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Major ash-producing eruptions have repeatedly disrupted life across the region and can affect areas far beyond the immediate danger zone.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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