first-line
adjective
: being the preferred, standard, or first choice
first-line treatment of tuberculosis
compare second-line
Examples of first-line in a Sentence
surgery is usually not considered a first-line treatment for this type of cancer
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The trial involves randomizing patients to receive cema-cel or standard care, with a focus on patients who are MRD positive after first-line therapy.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Hirsch said doctors in the U.S. would likely use the same first-line BV medications—metronidazole and clindamycin gel—to treat male partners.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Colorado has added a first-line wing, two bottom-six forwards, a top-five defenseman and two goaltenders.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Now playing as San Jose’s first-line center, Celebrini leads the Sharks and is tied for second among all NHL rookies with 44 points in 49 games this season.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Hirsch said doctors in the U.S. would likely use the same first-line BV medications—metronidazole and clindamycin gel—to treat male partners.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Colorado has added a first-line wing, two bottom-six forwards, a top-five defenseman and two goaltenders.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Now playing as San Jose’s first-line center, Celebrini leads the Sharks and is tied for second among all NHL rookies with 44 points in 49 games this season.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for first-line
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first-line. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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first-line
adjective
: being the preferred, standard, or first choice
first-line treatment of advanced breast cancer
compare second-line
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