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Recent Examples of firsthand
White knows about that from firsthand experience.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The police report offered a firsthand account of the shooting from Rihanna’s perspective.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Padres have firsthand knowledge of how effective relief pitchers can be.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Organizers hope that firsthand exposure, combined with practical solutions, will encourage more residents to take action.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The police report offered a firsthand account of the shooting from Rihanna’s perspective.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Padres have firsthand knowledge of how effective relief pitchers can be.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Organizers hope that firsthand exposure, combined with practical solutions, will encourage more residents to take action.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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Even the more politically active class of nonprofits — 501(c)(4) groups, like the relatively new American Hunters and Anglers — can’t make political activity its primary activity.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Last year, six people ran for Sacramento mayor and no one got more than 30% of the vote during the primary election.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The plaintiffs in Wednesday's lawsuit argued the order unconstitutionally intrudes on Congress and the states' power to regulate elections, since the Constitution doesn't give the president any direct authority over how federal elections are conducted.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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For instance, French people are often seen as more direct.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Smoke from the Jumping Branch fire has spread for miles, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid parts of NC 80, as well as a Temporary Flight Restriction in the immediate area, McDowell County 911 reports.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Matches without goals triggered texts to Garden requesting immediate Wyscout Zoom sessions.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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