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first-rate

[furst-reyt] / ˈfɜrstˈreɪt /


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“You have to be first-rate in your storytelling.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

Lockhart explores themes of mental illness, conspiracy theories and trauma with intelligence and compassion, and his writing is first-rate.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

He engineers several first-rate set pieces, from the fairgrounds of the Midwest to a finale in Dodger Stadium.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

The legislation does not foresee an increase in the size of France's armed forces, which remains at 210,000 active-duty personnel, 225 combat aircraft and 15 first-rate frigates.

From Barron's Apr. 8, 2026

“What a first-rate teacher he was,” Mammy said.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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