dibs

Example Sentences

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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

It’s long been anticipated that if the freeway never got finished, Caltrans would sell the houses, with existing tenants getting first dibs.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

For England, Bellingham has had first dibs as the number 10 this season.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

This gives them extraordinary privilege in California’s seniority-based system: When there isn’t enough water to go around, they get first dibs.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

Why can’t I have dibs on a guy I like, whether he likes me or not?

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée