as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
surgery is usually not considered a first-line treatment for this type of cancer
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Recent Examples of first-line
Over-the-Counter and Home Remedy Options Topical treatments are first-line treatments for scalp psoriasis.14 Many are OTC and do not need a prescription.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The analysis found spending on metformin, an older first-line oral drug for Type 2 diabetes that's available as a generic, decreased 5% over the five years studied, to $623 million.
—Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The 29-year-old is a dynamic top-six forward with first-line talent and a second-line history.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Miller’s arrival with the Rangers and his installment as the first-line center between Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad added to the buzz that always comes with a B’s-Rangers weekend game at the Garden.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
The analysis found spending on metformin, an older first-line oral drug for Type 2 diabetes that's available as a generic, decreased 5% over the five years studied, to $623 million.
—Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The 29-year-old is a dynamic top-six forward with first-line talent and a second-line history.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Miller’s arrival with the Rangers and his installment as the first-line center between Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad added to the buzz that always comes with a B’s-Rangers weekend game at the Garden.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
Adjective
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The intimate wellness day for the select group of women practitioners consisted of a Pilates session that Deane led, a Yoga class from Olu, gift boxes provided by the event’s sponsors, and the monetary grant, which was a surprise to the guests.—
Malaika Jabali,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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The compilation joins a select group of Beatles releases that have racked up triple-digit stays on the most competitive and most important albums ranking across the Atlantic.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite its popularity, Lululemon has been able to keep some secrets under wraps, including a little corner of the brand’s site that features some of our favorite pieces for special prices.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Location: In Georgetown BOOK NOW Beachside Farmhouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Kennebunkport has long been a favorite holiday destination in Maine thanks to its blissful waterfront village and historic atmosphere.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation number, which is the Fed’s preferred, is expected to be 2.7% rather than 2.5% and certainly not the Fed’s target of 2.0%.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Colombian is the perfect fit for manager Oliver Glasner’s preferred 3-4-2-1 system.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Horizon In case there is any doubt, political consumerism is on the rise and boycotts seem to be the favored means of expressing it.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The book’s heroes, a quartet of lifelong friends from King’s favored town of Derry, contend with the alien invaders in the woods of Maine amid an overwhelming blizzard, which gives the story its suitably chilling backdrop.—
Calum Marsh,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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