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Recent Examples of firsthand
The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg described in a firsthand account being invited to a chat on the encrypted messaging app Signal that included several senior officials.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
The series has access to declassified materials and firsthand accounts, revealing how the anthrax attacks reshaped America—and its hidden impact today.
—Peter White, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
Rachel Osier Lindley/The Texas Newsroom A firsthand look at Smokehouse Creek fire recovery
Ezzell Brown has lived most of her life in Canadian.
—Rachel Osier Lindley, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
Having grown up in Sunnyvale, Barry has witnessed the metamorphosis of Silicon Valley firsthand—from cherry and apricot orchards to the epicenter of global innovation.
—Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
The series has access to declassified materials and firsthand accounts, revealing how the anthrax attacks reshaped America—and its hidden impact today.
—Peter White, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025
Rachel Osier Lindley/The Texas Newsroom A firsthand look at Smokehouse Creek fire recovery
Ezzell Brown has lived most of her life in Canadian.
—Rachel Osier Lindley, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
Having grown up in Sunnyvale, Barry has witnessed the metamorphosis of Silicon Valley firsthand—from cherry and apricot orchards to the epicenter of global innovation.
—Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
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The port has a heavy military presence in addition to being a primary hub for fuel imports, Yemeni sources said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images Less than two months before the official start of hurricane season, the nation’s primary disaster-response agency faces an uncertain future.—
Molly Taft,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many described the Trump administration’s cancellations as a direct attack on science and research rooted in facts, warning that political interference is not just stalling progress but actively endangering public health.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Every donation, no matter the size, makes a direct impact.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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But Gmail users also face a more immediate decision, given a critical problem with its most recent updates.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Coach Prime effect was immediate: the Buffaloes sold out every home game last season.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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