dibs
Example Sentences
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In 2025, Netflix announced that it was moving the couple to a first-look deal, in which the streamer would have dibs on material from their production company, Archewell, but it could also live elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
There are large pools of cash eager to back new AI companies, and the first mover will get first dibs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
It was very much the opposite, with fans brimming with joy, eager to get first dibs on the collection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
This season, the Storm is giving Horston first dibs at a starting spot in a retooled lineup that includes Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Ezi Magbegor and Loyd.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2024
Why can’t I have dibs on a guy I like, whether he likes me or not?
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
