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

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

It was very much the opposite, with fans brimming with joy, eager to get first dibs on the collection.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 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

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