first-time
adjective
1
: doing something for the first time
first-time homebuyers
a first-time visitor
a first-time author
2
: done for the first time
The punishment for a first-time offense of this kind is a fine.
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For electric vehicles, the company is even including a home charger and free installation—a major benefit that addresses a key barrier for first-time EV buyers.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The script, from first-time feature writer Nora Garrett, was a hot property among readers in recent years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
The first-time parents live in the primate section of the zoo.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Mommy is also the oldest of her species to become a first-time mom across all zoos.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The script, from first-time feature writer Nora Garrett, was a hot property among readers in recent years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
The first-time parents live in the primate section of the zoo.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Mommy is also the oldest of her species to become a first-time mom across all zoos.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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