firsthand
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“I’ve seen firsthand how small businesses are crushed by regulation and how long it takes for simple permits. I want to change that.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
“I thankfully haven’t come across such ‘churning’ firsthand with any of my clients.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The push for answers has been getting stronger and more visible in the UFO community recently, she said; as an admin of a dedicated UFO Facebook group, she's seen it firsthand.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Apple customers have firsthand experience with the efficiency of Arm’s designs, which have been used in MacBook chips since 2020 and easily beat x86 chips in terms of speed and battery life.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
“I told them you were all right,” my mom said, but she sounded like the weight of the sky had just been lifted off her shoulders—and believe me, I know firsthand how that feels.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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