dibs

Example Sentences

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She may still go the other way, but at least she gets first dibs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

Others pointed out that most major resellers have relationships with shoe company officials, or plugs, who occasionally offer them first dibs on a new release.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2024

“We get dibs on the kitchen,” I say, just in case.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan