dibs
Example Sentences
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There are large pools of cash eager to back new AI companies, and the first mover will get first dibs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
After the contract ended last summer, it was replaced by a "first look deal" which gives Netflix first dibs on any new proposed shows from Meghan and the Duke of Sussex.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
She gets dibs on spending the proceeds; she’s considering investments and a down payment for a larger home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
Lucas, meanwhile, dangled his idea for “Raiders of the Lost Ark” before Spielberg’s eyes, then told him that Philip Kaufman had dibs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
“You get first dibs for hosting us,” Arthur says.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
