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Inter Miami is close to signing Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, even though the LA Galaxy technically have first dibs in MLS.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
21 May 2026 The network would have first dibs on the first two games added to any package.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2026 Cardholders get access to exclusive perks, like discounts when shopping or first dibs on restaurants and experiences.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
30 Apr. 2026 After the league’s commercial backers have called dibs, the postseason avails begin trading in the upfront; whatever’s left is sold in scatter, and nearly always at a premium over the prices set in the spring bazaar.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dibs
Word History
Etymology
short for dibstones jacks, from obsolete dib to dab