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Recent Examples of firsthand
In a departure from the artist’s usual approach, Vancouver DTES does not include any firsthand observations.
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Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
But that technology is useless without firsthand accounts provided by the shrinking pool of survivors.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
An amazing firsthand account of some of the leading cultural and political figures at the turn of the century.
—New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
But that technology is useless without firsthand accounts provided by the shrinking pool of survivors.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
An amazing firsthand account of some of the leading cultural and political figures at the turn of the century.
—New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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In the past two years, 55% to 60% of clients have been men who cited sports wagering as their primary type of gambling, Whelan said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The motion also would have quashed the grand jury selected to investigate the Jan. 16 Democratic primary runoff for the 21st District senatorial seat.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Any trip to Asia from the U.S. will be on the long side, and there currently are no direct flights from the U.S. to major gateways in Thailand.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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This was widely interpreted as a direct response to Trump's tariffs on Canada.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Public disrespect should be met with the most immediate public apology through the same medium.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Senate's two-bill approach will put the immediate focus on immigration, energy and defense and likely push discussion of health offsets to the second bill.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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