firsthand
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This is not currently happening in the U.S., but since it has devastated other countries, I was eager to speak with someone who had experienced that worst-case scenario firsthand.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
After the first plane hit, reporters started gathering firsthand accounts on the street.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
At the event, Democratic and Republican politicians shared their experiences as parents who have seen firsthand how technology affects children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
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
He had told the story in such detail that Bailey assumed he had witnessed it firsthand.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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