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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The group’s Tonight Show visit comes three days after the Liberty — who crashed Fallon’s monologue to show off the team’s new trophy — became first-time WNBA champions Sunday (Oct. 20), defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
Many emerging managers or first-time funds start small, collaborating with bigger players before moving up to competitive lead checks.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Whitesides is a first-time candidate with no voting record to scrutinize.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
In 2023, the average down payment was around 15%, with first-time buyers typically putting down closer to 8% and repeat buyers putting down around 19%, according to the National Association of Realtors.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
Many emerging managers or first-time funds start small, collaborating with bigger players before moving up to competitive lead checks.
—Alex Konrad, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Whitesides is a first-time candidate with no voting record to scrutinize.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
In 2023, the average down payment was around 15%, with first-time buyers typically putting down closer to 8% and repeat buyers putting down around 19%, according to the National Association of Realtors.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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