firsthand
Example Sentences
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In “The Widow,” scenes about gambling are informed at least in part by firsthand knowledge.
“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.
“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 Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.