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firsthand

or first-hand

[ furst-hand ]

adverb

  1. from the first or original source:

    We heard the news of the accident firsthand from a witness.



adjective

  1. of or relating to the first or original source.
  2. direct from the original source:

    firsthand knowledge of the riot.

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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of firsthand1

First recorded in 1690–1700; first + hand
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Sheehy also praised the bill, saying in a statement that he has “witnessed firsthand the devastating aftermath of natural disasters on communities and families†as a former aerial firefighter.

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As an American woman who married into the British aristocracy back in 2004, the countess knows firsthand the challenge of slipping between two cultures.

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May’s journey back to the mound in a Dodgers uniform has been emotional, and Roberts has witnessed firsthand how May has managed those emotions and persevered.

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The series is a dark but vital firsthand glimpse into the mind of a tempestuous teenager.

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The through line for Graham is integrity, as his collaborators have witnessed firsthand, particularly on “Adolescence.â€

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