firsthand
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“We want to grow faster than our competitors,” says Navratil, who knows firsthand just how important volumes are.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
I know firsthand that working people and farmers don’t want handouts or pity.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The push for answers has been getting stronger and more visible in the UFO community recently, she said; as an admin of a dedicated UFO Facebook group, she's seen it firsthand.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Far too many people know firsthand the emotional and physical grind of homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
You were stung in your first Hunger Games, so unlike most of us, you have firsthand knowledge of the effects of the venom.”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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