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[furst-hand] / ˈfɜrstˈhænd /


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I know firsthand how tricky it can be to talk money with your partner, but it’s an absolute must if you’re moving in together — let alone getting married.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

But I have a family history of both dementia and heart failure, and have seen firsthand how painful shingles can be.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Supporters say people overseeing Van Nuys and LAX should have a firsthand understanding of living near the airports.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Apple’s audits also gave the iPhone maker firsthand knowledge of flash suppliers’ business operations, including the output of machines on the factory floor, according to the people familiar with the company’s procurement practices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

If I don’t hear it firsthand, I hear it secondhand.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King


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