first degree

Example Sentences

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If a first degree family member had it, the chances of others having the condition increased to one in 10.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The project follows more than 5,000 healthy first degree relatives of people with Crohn's disease.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

According to CNN, "a charge of murder in the first degree is rare because it requires special elements related to the crime to be charged."

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

“Falsification of business records in the first degree — it sounds so bad,” Mr. Trump said.

From New York Times • May 31, 2024

He knows that in the State of New York he can not plead guilty to murder in the first degree.

From "Persons Unknown" by Tracy, Virginia