Examples of first name in a Sentence
Children at the school call their teachers by their first names.
the parents still haven't picked a first name for the baby
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After arriving in Islamabad in March 2023, Khalid, who also asked to be identified by first name only, completed the security clearance, medical tests, and interviews over the next year.
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Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
After arriving in Islamabad in March 2023, Khalid, who also asked to be identified by first name only, completed the security clearance, medical tests and interviews over the next year.
—Llazar Semini, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Ironically, one of my joys after retiring was to finally be called by my first name again.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Princess Kate and Prince William are known to sign social media posts with the initials of their first name to signal when messages come directly from them, making Kate's latest post especially personal.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
After arriving in Islamabad in March 2023, Khalid, who also asked to be identified by first name only, completed the security clearance, medical tests and interviews over the next year.
—Llazar Semini, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Ironically, one of my joys after retiring was to finally be called by my first name again.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Princess Kate and Prince William are known to sign social media posts with the initials of their first name to signal when messages come directly from them, making Kate's latest post especially personal.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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“First name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20name. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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