first-hand

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“We are seeing first-hand the increasing need for a secure energy supply amid expanding power demand worldwide,” said Masoud Homayoun, head of EQT Infrastructure, which will hold AES as part of its Infrastructure VI fund.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The detailed first-hand testimony from all four men also verifies reports of a breakdown of law and order on the Russian front line.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

It was the next best thing to experiencing their 90s heyday first-hand, Usher says.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

"During these 4.5 years I came to understand first-hand just how heavy the weight of speaking up is," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“In case,” he said, “the excellent Mrs. Hubbard should take it into her head to acquire first-hand details of the crime to write to her daughter.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie