firsthand
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Patti discovered this firsthand when he realized that his own favorite protein bar contained a large amount of sorbitol.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
She had a terrific sense of humor, which I witnessed firsthand during a book-signing event I attended in the early 1990s.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
"There is an overwhelming amount of firsthand documentation indicating that dam-building compounds the glacial melt and permafrost melt already underway from warming," Tikos added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Through firsthand accounts from military commanders, government officials, intelligence personnel and Marines who were on the ground, WSJ Opinion’s new documentary, “The Path to Zero,” traces the decisions that set the withdrawal in motion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"If I have to keep living with Newcharlie, I will. I'll have firsthand experience."
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
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