first choice

Example Sentences

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The college you went to, Harvard, which isn’t the first choice that would come to mind for somebody from a farm in Nebraska.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Applicants worry that if they don’t switch, UChicago will think the school isn’t their first choice and reject them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Trafford, 23, rejoined City from Burnley in the summer and started the campaign as first choice by playing in the opening three Premier League games.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

He was succeeded on the mound by Tanner Scott, whom manager Dave Roberts had said before the game might be the first choice in a save situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

This was the city’s biggest inn, first choice for shippers, captains, and merchantmen.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin