as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
surgery is usually not considered a first-line treatment for this type of cancer
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Recent Examples of first-line
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This is valid select dates between June 29 and Dec. 22.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kosinski’s favorite part of the women’s art exhibition has been getting to know the artists and discovering how connected the local art community is to one another.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation number, which is the Fed’s preferred, is expected to be 2.7% rather than 2.5% and certainly not the Fed’s target of 2.0%.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Colombian is the perfect fit for manager Oliver Glasner’s preferred 3-4-2-1 system.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Horizon In case there is any doubt, political consumerism is on the rise and boycotts seem to be the favored means of expressing it.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The book’s heroes, a quartet of lifelong friends from King’s favored town of Derry, contend with the alien invaders in the woods of Maine amid an overwhelming blizzard, which gives the story its suitably chilling backdrop.—
Calum Marsh,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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