firsthand
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"During my time as Pakistan's central bank governor, I saw firsthand how difficult it can be for countries to balance the needs of the countries' citizens with the needs of the IMF programme," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
I saw her aptitude firsthand as I tailed her around CAP.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
The BBC's Orla Guerin saw the impact firsthand when she travelled with southern national security forces to frontline positions where they've been battling Houthi fighters.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
We’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for the patient-provider relationship to guide and determine the right care.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
He had, after all, actually dealt with yellow fever firsthand, while Currie had merely studied the disease.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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