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first choice

NOUN
front runner
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Trafford's international career is in its infancy and, while former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson says Pickford remains Tuchel's undisputed first choice, he believes the head coach's recent strategy is a sensible one.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

It came after a £23m move to City from Burnley the previous summer, when his hopes of becoming Pep Guardiola's first choice were unexpectedly ended by the decision to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris St-Germain.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

While Williams might be the first choice to start at power forward, several contenders had strong preseasons at the position.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

“We must be the first choice for more customers more often,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

“It has to do with why your grandma ain’t my...uh...let’s just say, first choice for this expedition.”

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds


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