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

After the contract ended last summer, it was replaced by a "first look deal" which gives Netflix first dibs on any new proposed shows from Meghan and the Duke of Sussex.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

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 • Sep. 10, 2024

Still, while the collaboration deal gives Boeing first dibs on providing such technology to Archer, it will have the option to share as much or as little as it wishes to preserve Wisk’s competitive role.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

But shoot, I want first dibs on a room.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas