first-hand
Example Sentences
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Bhattarai told us he witnessed pressures from Nepal's neighbours first-hand when he was ambassador to the UN.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
I have also seen first-hand how this has trickled down to grassroots.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
“We are seeing first-hand the increasing need for a secure energy supply amid expanding power demand worldwide,” said Masoud Homayoun, head of EQT Infrastructure, which will hold AES as part of its Infrastructure VI fund.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
During her visit to Bradford, Catherine took part in a creative therapy session, seeing first-hand how Family Action uses play and creativity to support children.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
“In case,” he said, “the excellent Mrs. Hubbard should take it into her head to acquire first-hand details of the crime to write to her daughter.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.