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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
Adjective
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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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Reclaimed white pine flooring by the Hudson Company stands in handsome contrast to board-and-batten paneling in the primary bathroom, where the tub is by Randolph Morris.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Laser direct infrared imaging—an advanced form of microscopy using laser light—was used to detect and count the microplastic particles in each bird's lungs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Zelenskyy blocked access to Truth Social in Ukraine A Feb. 20 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims a social media platform launched years ago by President Donald Trump is no longer available in a certain country.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
28 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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