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Recent Examples of firsthand
My fascination with firsthand accounts began in my teens, shaped by my experiences as the daughter of an addict and alcoholic and sister of someone with bipolar disorder.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, no firsthand accounts by members of the corps survive.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
In an era when so many in Washington seem detached from the realities of military service, Pete Hegseth's firsthand experience and unshakable commitment to our armed forces stands out as invaluable.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Network your way into decision-makers to get firsthand nuance about what the company really needs.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, no firsthand accounts by members of the corps survive.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
In an era when so many in Washington seem detached from the realities of military service, Pete Hegseth's firsthand experience and unshakable commitment to our armed forces stands out as invaluable.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Network your way into decision-makers to get firsthand nuance about what the company really needs.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
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Although the nation-state remains the primary actor in the multicentric system, non-state actors will increasingly disrupt events in both, and in between, the virtual and physical realms.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, the Constitution gives states, not Congress, the primary authority over election administration.Ahtra Elnashar, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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Brandon’s direct boss, Henry (Jeffrey Wright, killing it per usual), has a personal stake in one of the in-progress missions that’s in danger of falling apart, and his backchannel communications end up making things worse.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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In November, Reuters reported that Trump's team was discussing the possibility of resuming direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in hopes of easing tensions.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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One immediate request of the Trump administration from settler leaders is to cancel sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on more than 30 individuals and organizations accused of violence against Palestinians and destruction or seizure of Palestinian property.Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The likes of Anthony Gordon (£7.5m), Eberechi Eze (£6.6m) and Bruno Fernandes (£8.3m) are all replacements with better immediate fixtures.Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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