first-time
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Ng’s team-building acumen is helping her coach up first-time general managers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The average first-time mother was 27.5 years old, a record high, according to 2023 data, the most recent available.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Whoever manages to maintain their focus best over the next three days will become a first-time Grand Slam champion, which few predicted three weeks ago.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
In addition to family members, those include close friends, employers or labor unions, charitable organizations and public entities with programs for first-time or low- to moderate-income buyers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The size of the buildings catches the first-time visitor by surprise, and that’s largely because there’s no preamble.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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