have dibs on
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Mr. Forrest, Janet Maslin wrote in a review in The New York Times, “would be the surprise hit of the movie if Miss Midler didn’t herself have dibs on that position.”
From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023
And, fortunately, the Seahawks have dibs on the multitasking quarterback.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2014
Isn’t it nice to know the biologists don’t have dibs on one of the most famous scientists in history?
From Scientific American • Feb. 10, 2013
Arrive early and you’ll have dibs on the Oriental Omelet, a fragrant mix of cardamom, rose petals, milk and nuts.
From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2012
Why can’t I have dibs on a guy I like, whether he likes me or not?
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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