dibs
Example Sentences
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In 2025, Netflix announced that it was moving the couple to a first-look deal, in which the streamer would have dibs on material from their production company, Archewell, but it could also live elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Morocco gets first dibs for temporary work visas in areas like agriculture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
It was very much the opposite, with fans brimming with joy, eager to get first dibs on the collection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
For England, Bellingham has had first dibs as the number 10 this season.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2024
“Rock, upstairs. I got dibs on the first floor.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
