first-rate
Example Sentences
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“And it is. But it’s going to be first-rate Schrader soon enough. And it’s already first-rate ‘NCIS.’
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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
In a world where you can vibe-code software in minutes, Apple entrenching its market position as a maker of first-rate physical things makes sense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
With eight years to prepare, he erected a first-rate viewing station, tested and retested his instruments, and had everything in a state of perfect readiness.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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