first-order
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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DBS Group, United Overseas Bank and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. think that the first-order impact from the Middle East conflict will be limited, as their direct exposure isn’t significant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The first-order winners may not be the flashiest robot brands.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
That rationale relies on a first-order analysis that ignores the structural realities of modern, interconnected supply chains.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
"But right now, the first-order question must be, 'Does an atmosphere even exist?'"
From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2025
A first-order issue is how can we augment or improve the use of existing military capability should it be required.
From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Wade, James P.
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