first-hand

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It also relied on the expertise of the BBC's Igbo service, Igbo historians and features first-hand accounts from survivors, some of whom have never spoken publicly about their trauma before.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The Kremlin's spokesperson said they hoped to hear first-hand information about the Trump-Xi meeting.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Kate, as she is widely known, is looking forward to "seeing first-hand how the Reggio Emilia approach creates environments where nature and loving human relationships come together".

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Ms. Müller’s book is, therefore, critical both as a work of art and as a first-hand document.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The women explained that they had been nurses at the Sudbury hospital and saw the treatments and “volunteer studies” first-hand.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline