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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 first-line treatment option for flu during pregnancy typically is an antiviral medication, such as Tamiflu (oseltamivir).
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Creating a better sleep environment: Going to bed at the same time every night and keeping your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet are often the first-line ways to improve sleep.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
In 2019, a typical first-line factory supervisor making $63,000 could afford the average house in Greenfield.
—Mike Gousha and John D. Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
The second strategy is improving employee retention, best accomplished by first-line managers who are coached and incented by senior leadership to make retention a priority.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Creating a better sleep environment: Going to bed at the same time every night and keeping your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet are often the first-line ways to improve sleep.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
In 2019, a typical first-line factory supervisor making $63,000 could afford the average house in Greenfield.
—Mike Gousha and John D. Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
The second strategy is improving employee retention, best accomplished by first-line managers who are coached and incented by senior leadership to make retention a priority.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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After the automatic and selected protections, the Rapids had to leave five current players vulnerable to the newest MLS club: Andreas Maxsø, Daniel Chacón, Nate Jones, Jasper Löffelsend and Omir Fernández.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024
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After pairing the headphones, the app's home screen shows information like the battery level and the selected EQ mode, along with a multi-point button and basic media controls.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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Subramanian ordered the jail to give Combs access to the laptop seven days per week during select hours in a visiting room or conference room.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now until December 31, solo travelers that are ready to book 2025 and 2026 sailing waive the single supplement on select Norway Original voyages cruise fares.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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These are our favorite travel adapters and chargers.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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While Pete Alonso and Christian Walker are obviously higher-upside first base options if Houston were to explore that route with Paredes in tow, Goldschmidt is almost surely more likely to align with their preferred price range.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Imagine settling into your preferred streaming app to watch a beloved film like 1997’s Good Will Hunting starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in their breakout roles.Anirban Datta, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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To use a favored term of the art world, F80 is mixed media.Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Mikhail Svetlov / Getty Images file Intimidation has long been a favored tool of the Kremlin in its attempts to shape Western policy, and the Kremlin's doctrinal changes were once again backed by grave threats from some of its leading public advocates.David Hodari, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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