firsthand

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Daymen and Arienne Williams experienced the frenzy firsthand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The union said it had not “received any direct reports, and we do not have any firsthand knowledge of these allegations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The union added that it had "not received any direct reports" and "do not have any firsthand knowledge" of the allegations.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The union said it did not have any direct reports or firsthand knowledge of the allegations and and announced that it taking steps to provide mental health and trauma-informed resources to community members.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

I witnessed it firsthand, when he offered to give me a tour of the camp.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken