dibs

Example Sentences

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After the contract ended last summer, it was replaced by a "first look deal" which gives Netflix first dibs on any new proposed shows from Meghan and the Duke of Sussex.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

North America won’t experience totality again until 2033, with Alaska getting sole dibs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

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

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi