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 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’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

In exchange, I get first dibs on house parts.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio