first choice
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
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
Dad promised Scoob a trip to St. Simons Island this year—Scoob’s first choice was Universal Studios, but Dad said Scoob was “too old for all that.”
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
