dibs
Example Sentences
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Banks have told both Anthropic and OpenAI that whoever makes it to market first will get to define the new industry and have first dibs on large pools of cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 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 said Microsoft was giving first dibs on its AI computing power to its software business—home of the Office franchise—which left less available to its fast-growing Azure cloud-computing service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025
This season, the Storm is giving Horston first dibs at a starting spot in a retooled lineup that includes Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Ezi Magbegor and Loyd.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2024
In exchange, I get first dibs on house parts.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
