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firsthand

[furst-hand] / ˈfɜrstˈhænd /


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In “The Widow,” scenes about gambling are informed at least in part by firsthand knowledge.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And the reality is I just got to live through all of it firsthand — alive and kicking! I can’t imagine a more lovely reaction to what happened.”

From Los Angeles Times

I saw the consequences of this “autopilot” spending firsthand in 2015 as a Texas state senator.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Gisele was also able to see firsthand how Alyssa responded in a professional environment, without having to be in that environment herself,” Karen said.

From Los Angeles Times

We felt that democratization firsthand while creating this article.

From The Wall Street Journal