dibs
Example Sentences
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She may still go the other way, but at least she gets first dibs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
She gets dibs on spending the proceeds; she’s considering investments and a down payment for a larger home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
Lucas, meanwhile, dangled his idea for “Raiders of the Lost Ark” before Spielberg’s eyes, then told him that Philip Kaufman had dibs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
For England, Bellingham has had first dibs as the number 10 this season.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2024
“Then I get dibs on being a horse.”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
