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Recent Examples of firsthand
So, there were firsthand testimonies by many people who lost their relatives or were just passengers on the train.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The community historians on the bus all had unique, firsthand views of Chicago’s important role in American Muslim history.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Ian Bell; 2025; USA; 100 min A chronicle of the Seattle World Trade Organization protests in 1999, told entirely through firsthand
archival video.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Hoover's letters provide a firsthand glimpse into the FBI's response to the tragedy and its subsequent investigation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The community historians on the bus all had unique, firsthand views of Chicago’s important role in American Muslim history.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Ian Bell; 2025; USA; 100 min A chronicle of the Seattle World Trade Organization protests in 1999, told entirely through firsthand
archival video.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Hoover's letters provide a firsthand glimpse into the FBI's response to the tragedy and its subsequent investigation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
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In the past two years, 55% to 60% of clients have been men who cited sports wagering as their primary type of gambling, Whelan said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The motion also would have quashed the grand jury selected to investigate the Jan. 16 Democratic primary runoff for the 21st District senatorial seat.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Any trip to Asia from the U.S. will be on the long side, and there currently are no direct flights from the U.S. to major gateways in Thailand.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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This was widely interpreted as a direct response to Trump's tariffs on Canada.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Conveniently placed less than a 15-minute drive from Iowa State University and downtown Ames, the home’s rural setting appears a world away from any major metropolis, part of the immediate appeal for the right type of buyer.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Demonstrators light a flare during a protest demanding the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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