firsthand
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But Barringer insists he had heard enough firsthand from voters to convince him that they were ready for a change.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2026
He reasons that if he was good enough the first time, he’d likely be good enough a second time—possibly even more so, with firsthand experience running a business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
"Your ideas and your creativity are a lot more valued because you actually get to implement those firsthand, and the responsibility you take on is a lot greater because of that," says London-based Clinton, 23.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
I know firsthand how tricky it can be to talk money with your partner, but it’s an absolute must if you’re moving in together — let alone getting married.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Only a handful of doctors had encountered it firsthand.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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