firsthand
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Gallagher sees this unfolding firsthand: Several of his friends in the industry have been laid off.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Apple customers have firsthand experience with the efficiency of Arm’s designs, which have been used in MacBook chips since 2020 and easily beat x86 chips in terms of speed and battery life.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
"We have seen both sides of this country firsthand."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“I have seen firsthand how the justice system affects everyone involved — victims, defendants and families alike — and that perspective informs my approach to every case,” she said in an email.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
In fact, I’d been wondering whether the stories about B-block on New Year’s Eve were true or exaggerated and wanted to find out firsthand.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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