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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Plus, just look at all the great first-time contestants (Parvati, Penner, Ozzy, Yul).
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
But what’s surprising is how many first-time nominees could make up the roster.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The Philippines native made history as the first Filipino singer to win the U.S. version of The Voice and marked a debut victory for first-time coach Michael Bublé.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
About 34% of repeat donors are likely to give again, compared to just 17% of first-time donors.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
But what’s surprising is how many first-time nominees could make up the roster.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The Philippines native made history as the first Filipino singer to win the U.S. version of The Voice and marked a debut victory for first-time coach Michael Bublé.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
About 34% of repeat donors are likely to give again, compared to just 17% of first-time donors.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“First-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-time. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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