firsthand

Example Sentences

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Carol’s tender response to the question transmits knowledge never to be gleaned firsthand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The union said it had not “received any direct reports, and we do not have any firsthand knowledge of these allegations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Muir said: "We are already experiencing firsthand the impacts of climate change through the frequent and severe storms we are witnessing and more frequent and extreme flooding events."

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Having taught in some of Miami’s most under-resourced schools, Boyer has seen that hurt firsthand.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

I have put together this report from firsthand interviews with the victims, and as the tale unfolds, you will realize that this was not easy.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer