first choice
Example Sentences
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The college you went to, Harvard, which isn’t the first choice that would come to mind for somebody from a farm in Nebraska.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The chances of him ousting Senne Lammens as Manchester United's first choice appear slim.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
He was succeeded on the mound by Tanner Scott, whom manager Dave Roberts had said before the game might be the first choice in a save situation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Arteta's decision to play Kepa over first choice David Raya was highlighted further because of the performance of City's own cup goalkeeper, James Trafford.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
She had given him first choice, and she was stuck with it.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
