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

He was promoted to England's number one spinner despite not being the first choice at Somerset and has taken 68 wickets in his 19 Tests.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

I went through three to four cards, with my first choice changing every time.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers