first choice
Example Sentences
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Under Maine’s system, candidates compete to be the first choice, but must also appeal to all voters as a viable second choice.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah also urged voters to consider ranking him second if he was not their first choice.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
His first choice of prime minister was also dismissed by the courts on a seemingly trivial pretext.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Both players are aiming to convince Tuchel that they deserve their place in the England squad and, in particular, as the first choice in the number 10 role.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
"I mean, I'd like to give you something pretty. I was going to donate some clothes to the war effort and thought I'd give you the first choice before I do."
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
