first choice
Example Sentences
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Pickford has been England's first choice tournament keeper since the 2018 World Cup, where they lost in the semi-final to Croatia in Moscow.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The team knew early on they wanted Liz to perform an original song, and Sleater-Kinney was their first choice to write it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
The tabloid also broke the news that MSG was not the couple’s first choice wedding venue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
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
Taylor, I guess because her first choice was taken, decided to go with Frida's death.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
