dibs

Example Sentences

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She gets dibs on spending the proceeds; she’s considering investments and a down payment for a larger home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

For England, Bellingham has had first dibs as the number 10 this season.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

Mr. Forrest, Janet Maslin wrote in a review in The New York Times, “would be the surprise hit of the movie if Miss Midler didn’t herself have dibs on that position.”

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Fans who previously signed up for Brooks’ forthcoming shows but couldn’t get tickets will have first dibs for the new shows through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan presale program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2023

“I guess neither of us gets dibs on the spare room,” Frank said as he and Joe headed around the side of the house.

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon