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

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

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

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

Others pointed out that most major resellers have relationships with shoe company officials, or plugs, who occasionally offer them first dibs on a new release.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2024

I got dibs on riding with Papi in the moving truck.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi