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

“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 • May 23, 2025

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

In exchange, I get first dibs on house parts.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio