as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
surgery is usually not considered a first-line treatment for this type of cancer
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Recent Examples of first-line
These odor receptors are the first-line sensors that detect odors in our environment, explains Dennis Mathew, a neuroscientist at the University of Nevada, Reno, who studies olfaction at the cellular and molecular levels.
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2025
The study authors suggested that the AIO system could eventually be used as a first-line screening tool for early Parkinson’s detection, allowing for earlier treatment of the disease.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
It’s considered the first-line treatment for tic disorders.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Beyond The Blue Pill: Root-Cause Approaches While PDE5 inhibitors like sildenafil and tadalafil remain first-line interventions, today's most effective ED treatment protocols go far more in-depth.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2025
The study authors suggested that the AIO system could eventually be used as a first-line screening tool for early Parkinson’s detection, allowing for earlier treatment of the disease.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
It’s considered the first-line treatment for tic disorders.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Beyond The Blue Pill: Root-Cause Approaches While PDE5 inhibitors like sildenafil and tadalafil remain first-line interventions, today's most effective ED treatment protocols go far more in-depth.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Some noticed minor banding with select HDR10 video, but updates seem to have mostly fixed it, making this the 2025 TV to beat.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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The Barron’s Winner’s Circle Top 100 is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of different criteria.—
Patti Brennan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Here are some of my own favorite age gap relationship novels.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Bachman's warbler seems to have preferred brushy terrain that was slightly elevated from the surrounding swampy areas, which was the easiest ground to clear for cropland.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Lastly, just place your initial wager to activate your preferred offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso, a Democrat who unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Los Angeles in 2022 and is reportedly debating whether to run for mayor again or governor, was the favored choice of GOP voters, with the backing of 27% of survey respondents.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Dwight Yoakam, Turnpike Troubadours are among favored country and Americana performers set to headline a Feb. 19 L.A. fire relief concert in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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