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 called dibs on my dad. All the girls picked one from the campsite, and they went and met. My mom and dad, they stuck. Nobody else did.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

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

“You get first dibs for hosting us,” Arthur says.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera