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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Meanwhile, Cunningham’s struggles have been a mix of New York’s defensive pressure, first-time playoff jitters, and flat-out sloppiness.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Seven of the eight are first-time head WNBA coaches; only Indiana coach Stephanie White has led a WNBA franchise before.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Among the first-time nominees being inducted this year are Outkast, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company, whereas inductees Lauper, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden have all been nominated before.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company and OutKast are first-time nominees, whereas Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden and The White Stripes have all been nominated before.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Seven of the eight are first-time head WNBA coaches; only Indiana coach Stephanie White has led a WNBA franchise before.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Among the first-time nominees being inducted this year are Outkast, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company, whereas inductees Lauper, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden have all been nominated before.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company and OutKast are first-time nominees, whereas Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden and The White Stripes have all been nominated before.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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