first-hand

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Venkatesham saw first-hand at Arsenal what sticking with a manager when there are calls for his head can do for a club in Mikel Arteta, who has since established the Gunners as one of the best teams in Europe.

From BBC

"Food poverty disproportionately affects those living with a mental health condition and we're seeing first-hand how worrying about food can worsen distress and slow down recovery," said senior nurse practitioner Helene Madden.

From BBC

United have pledged to take their time to assess all suitable candidates to replace Amorim, although a well-placed source with first-hand knowledge of appointing managers and coaches at club and international level has told BBC Sport signing a deal with a World Cup manager prior to the tournament was "a huge risk", for a number of reasons, including negative publicity from the country involved.

From BBC

“I know from first-hand experience that there comes a day when a candidacy is no longer sustainable because of a lack of resources,” said Garry South, a veteran Democratic strategist who has worked on national and state campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times

Staff had told her no first-hand report was written about the incident, but it later emerged that was not true.

From BBC