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
Elias Lindholm did not perform at a first-line level.
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Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
This first-line treatment for dysphonia helps to weaken the vocal folds that contract abnormally with this condition.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
After first-line center Robin Sapousek got injured at the World Juniors, Reschny became Victoria’s 1C at 16.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 1 May 2025
If results remain strong, immunotherapy could become a standard first-line option for many patients, reshaping cancer care for years to come.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 May 2025
This first-line treatment for dysphonia helps to weaken the vocal folds that contract abnormally with this condition.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
After first-line center Robin Sapousek got injured at the World Juniors, Reschny became Victoria’s 1C at 16.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 1 May 2025
If results remain strong, immunotherapy could become a standard first-line option for many patients, reshaping cancer care for years to come.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, take an additional 20% off select styles, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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Most sundaes are satisfying; only a select subset are truly special.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
25 May 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.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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The flat front is sophisticated enough to pair with work blouses or elevate your favorite T-shirt with.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge indicated that price increases in April slowed as well.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Barcelona is the preferred destination of Garcia’s representatives, with his main focus securing a place in Spain’s squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Interestingly the favored causes of people at different ends of the political spectrum varied widely.—
David Hessekiel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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More Southern Table Staples Relish Trays As mentioned above, relish trays are a favored side on the Southern table, offering a burst of acidic, vinegary freshness in between bites of our quintessential Southern casseroles and rich buttery dishes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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