first choice

Example Sentences

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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

He was succeeded on the mound by Tanner Scott, whom manager Dave Roberts had said before the game might be the first choice in a save situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Given Stones' fragility, Maguire would be a common-sense pick, if not as a first choice, then as experienced back-up who has been the course and distance at major tournaments before.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

We knew we would be Iran’s first choice of targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

My first choice was my hero, Florence "Flo Jo" Joyner, but none of the girls in my group knew who she was.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds