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Recent Examples of firsthand
Iran’s Islamic Republic government likely will block it because, aside from Panahi’s outspoken stance against its stranglehold on democracy that has landed him in prison twice, the film is highly critical of Iran’s penal system on the back of the director’s own firsthand experiences.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Having flown millions of miles to destinations throughout the world to speak at business conferences gives me firsthand experience of the good, the bad and the ugly of airline travel (all airlines).
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The best campaigns stem from not just demographic or buying behavioral data but firsthand knowledge of the person buying your product or service.
—Chris O'Neill, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Many Iranians have firsthand experience with the United States enforcing a regime change in their country.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Having flown millions of miles to destinations throughout the world to speak at business conferences gives me firsthand experience of the good, the bad and the ugly of airline travel (all airlines).
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The best campaigns stem from not just demographic or buying behavioral data but firsthand knowledge of the person buying your product or service.
—Chris O'Neill, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Many Iranians have firsthand experience with the United States enforcing a regime change in their country.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firsthand
Adjective
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About one-third of American workers now earn income from a source other than a traditional nine-to-five job, whether this is their primary occupation or a side hustle.—
Liya Palagashvili,
National Review,
11 July 2025
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Fortunately, the various streaming platforms that ride sidecar with the primary ratings engine of TV are recapturing a healthy percentage of the younger crowd who represent the future of sports consumption.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Avoid sun exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Amazon $200 Arlo Arlo ticks all the boxes with crisp 2K video, a wide 160-degree field of view, two-way audio, and direct Wi-Fi connection, and the Pro 5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) tops our best outdoor security cameras guide.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Neither the oils nor systemic insecticides give immediate control of adult whiteflies.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Business Investment Gets Turbocharged Unlimited bonus depreciation remains intact, allowing immediate expensing of qualifying equipment and improvements.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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