first choice

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Raya returned to Blackburn and made appearances in the Championship, but had to wait until the club's relegation to League One to become first choice in 2017.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

However the Hungary left-back played in 34 of the 38 league games - starting 27 of them - to establish himself as the first choice.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Applicants worry that if they don’t switch, UChicago will think the school isn’t their first choice and reject them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

A UChicago spokesperson said the high yield rates there reflect the many students who consider the school their first choice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

But a snake hunt wouldn’t have been my first choice.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck