first-rate
Example Sentences
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“You have to be first-rate in your storytelling.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
Lockhart explores themes of mental illness, conspiracy theories and trauma with intelligence and compassion, and his writing is first-rate.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
The performances are first-rate, Ms. Bruccoleri above all, though Ms. Varma is wonderful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
The legislation does not foresee an increase in the size of France's armed forces, which remains at 210,000 active-duty personnel, 225 combat aircraft and 15 first-rate frigates.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
“Well, we’re not exactly doing a first-rate job of it, are we?” said Mae.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
