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Recent Examples of firsthand
With firsthand experience visiting 133 countries, Paul helps readers maximize their travel through strategic use of rewards and benefits.
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Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 28 May 2025
Taking to social media, the Philadelphia rapper addressed both the resurfacing of an old lawsuit and his firsthand experiences in Diddy’s circle.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
Attendees got a firsthand look at the space—complete with games, merch, and even an 11th & Co. food truck parked outside.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 May 2025
In this talk, Hoffman shares insights from decades of research and fieldwork, offering a firsthand account of how near-complete global freezing events during the Proterozoic Eon may have shaped life on Earth.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 28 May 2025
Taking to social media, the Philadelphia rapper addressed both the resurfacing of an old lawsuit and his firsthand experiences in Diddy’s circle.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
Attendees got a firsthand look at the space—complete with games, merch, and even an 11th & Co. food truck parked outside.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 May 2025
In this talk, Hoffman shares insights from decades of research and fieldwork, offering a firsthand account of how near-complete global freezing events during the Proterozoic Eon may have shaped life on Earth.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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The dining room and kitchen lead to an expansive primary suite overlooking the backyard terrace.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Furthermore, Newmont has been selling non-core assets, generating substantial proceeds to bolster its primary operations and financial standing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The unprecedented firing of the entire Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poses a direct threat to American health.—
Tom Frieden,
Time,
16 June 2025
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But Tamra has never taken a hit like this – until hostilities with Iran erupted into direct strikes between the two countries this week.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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As a result, many DeFi initiatives remain anchored in offshore structures that allow for innovation without immediate regulatory friction.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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