first language
Example Sentences
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“In many ways, Steven’s first language is cinema, and Steven’s second language is existing in the real world,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
She doesn’t feel comfortable speaking Spanish because she doesn’t know how to speak it anymore, even though it was her first language.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Some were less comfortable with the possibility of false positives, since there are often autistic people, or users whose first language isn’t English, whose writing styles are stigmatized as A.I.-like.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
The MCC said the "removal of gendered language" will be "concluded" in the latest edition of the Laws along with "simplification" where possible given many readers will not speak English as a first language.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
It was her first language, and Natalie sometimes found herself falling back on it when she was frightened or confused.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
