dibs

Example Sentences

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She said Microsoft was giving first dibs on its AI computing power to its software business—home of the Office franchise—which left less available to its fast-growing Azure cloud-computing service.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was very much the opposite, with fans brimming with joy, eager to get first dibs on the collection.

From Los Angeles Times

“She called dibs on my dad. All the girls picked one from the campsite, and they went and met. My mom and dad, they stuck. Nobody else did.”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s long been anticipated that if the freeway never got finished, Caltrans would sell the houses, with existing tenants getting first dibs.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC