dibs

Example Sentences

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There are large pools of cash eager to back new AI companies, and the first mover will get first dibs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 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

Still, while the collaboration deal gives Boeing first dibs on providing such technology to Archer, it will have the option to share as much or as little as it wishes to preserve Wisk’s competitive role.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

“I guess neither of us gets dibs on the spare room,” Frank said as he and Joe headed around the side of the house.

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon