firsthand

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All those players except Gianna Kneepkens were with the squad last season to see firsthand what went wrong.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

Goldin witnessed these protests firsthand coming up in the New York art scene, watching countless loved ones succumb to a disease that the government refused to address.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

As governor of Alaska, I have traveled to Japan, Taiwan and South Korea and seen firsthand how seriously our partners take energy security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

I have put together this report from firsthand interviews with the victims, and as the tale unfolds, you will realize that this was not easy.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer