first choice
Example Sentences
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Under Maine’s system, candidates compete to be the first choice, but must also appeal to all voters as a viable second choice.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah also urged voters to consider ranking him second if he was not their first choice.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Raya returned to Blackburn and made appearances in the Championship, but had to wait until the club's relegation to League One to become first choice in 2017.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Both players are aiming to convince Tuchel that they deserve their place in the England squad and, in particular, as the first choice in the number 10 role.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Donkeyberry got first choice of food, and she was the one who decided when the others would move.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
