as in primary
done or working without something else coming in between had firsthand knowledge of the events of that evening

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Recent Examples of firsthand What Happens Next Chandler's legacy as a Pearl Harbor survivor underscores the importance of preserving firsthand accounts of pivotal historical events. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 Successful nonprofit executives from Forbes Nonprofit Council offer firsthand insights on nonprofit leadership & trends. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 The following night, the sheriff was joined by a Republican congressman, Representative Chris Smith, who wanted a firsthand look. Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 My fascination with firsthand accounts began in my teens, shaped by my experiences as the daughter of an addict and alcoholic and sister of someone with bipolar disorder. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for firsthand 
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  • Testers consider performance across four primary categories: efficacy, safety (including ease of use), research and the science behind specific claims, as well as product value.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
  • This surge in prices has been identified as a primary factor in the sales decline, along with escalating mortgage rates.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • The 14th Amendment was enacted as a direct response to the Supreme Court’s egregious 1857 Dred Scott decision, which held that persons of African descent, such as enslaved people and formerly enslaved people, could not be considered citizens under the Constitution.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Telluride, with its small community (population 2,525) and direct access to skiing, hiking, and biking, met the mark.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • Franklin’s immediate ancestors grew up in a world where the fear of witchcraft led to tragic consequences.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The most immediate challenge facing Republicans is whittling down their list and working with the White House to determine which rules Trump can undo with executive orders.
    Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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