firsts

British

/ fɜːsts /

plural noun

saleable goods of the highest quality

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Shirin Ali compiled some of the election’s notable firsts from around the country.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

The country woke up to results that few expected — and a long list of historic firsts.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

The sweeping midterm rebuke of Trump also saw a number of state-level electoral firsts, including the first Latina governor in Texas with Gina Hinojosa's victory.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

When we’re young the markers of time are mostly thrilling firsts: first day of school, first kiss, graduation, first job, marriage, first home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

You won’t be here for the firsts anymore.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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