as in selected
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
Sales of Abrysvo, the company’s RSV vaccine, surged 155% on uptake among adults and pregnant women, while cancer therapies such as Lorbrena saw a 48% rise in sales on stronger first-line use.
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John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Overall, SSRIs are effective, widely used, and considered a first-line treatment for many mood and anxiety disorders when managed carefully by a doctor.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
This slows down the progression of kidney disease and is typically used as a first-line treatment.
—David Hampton, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
But my can’t-miss here is Ma Poule Mouillée -- Portuguese chicken on top of poutine is a first-line NHL meal.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
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John Buckingham, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Overall, SSRIs are effective, widely used, and considered a first-line treatment for many mood and anxiety disorders when managed carefully by a doctor.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
This slows down the progression of kidney disease and is typically used as a first-line treatment.
—David Hampton, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
But my can’t-miss here is Ma Poule Mouillée -- Portuguese chicken on top of poutine is a first-line NHL meal.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
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The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to the report, more than two-thirds of the stakeholders GAO interviewed reported challenges with warehouses, truck areas and roadways at selected airports, which can be a major supply chain detriment since air cargo spends 80 to 90 percent of its time on the ground.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 July 2025
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In a filing on Friday, the nearly-defunct federal body sought summary judgment in NPR’s lawsuit against the organization over its decision to appropriate funding for satellite distribution to a select group of NPR member stations before the CPB ceases operations.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Users in select states (MI, NJ, PA and WV) will be eligible to claim the $150 bonus offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Invest in better sleep today by shopping Wayfair’s bedding sale, and keep scrolling for more of our favorite deals.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Why is amnesia such a favorite theme?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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Adding your preferred aroma to a wool dryer ball is also possible.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Emerging markets became the preferred region for global equity investors in October, according to the BoA survey, while fund managers also remained overweight on European stocks.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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On May 15, 2004, the champion jockey Kieren Fallon won the Lockinge Stakes while riding the favored filly, Russian Rhythm.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The back and forth of favored teams — which also prompted Prime Video to issue a warning and caution viewers against bullying and hate speech ahead of season three premiere — has continued to heat up even after the finale.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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