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But I have a family history of both dementia and heart failure, and have seen firsthand how painful shingles can be.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
The Wall Street Journal obtained visas to report in Cuba and see firsthand how these two divergent realities are coming into conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“I have seen her grow into this job. I have seen firsthand her dedication, her willingness to work together, and her commitment to helping families and communities rebuild their lives,” he said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
But since she had her first child when she was 19, she said she’s seen firsthand how the cultural conversations around boys, masculinity, respect and boundaries have evolved over the years.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
I didn’t really feel bad about anything I’d done, but I did feel sorry that Chas was hurting over Megan, because I knew that feeling firsthand.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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