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
Therefore, using an enema as a first-line treatment for all types of constipation would be sort of like using an axe to cut a piece of cake.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina Hurricanes Contract: $8.5 million x six years
There were only three first-line caliber forwards who changed teams this summer: Marner, JJ Peterka and Nikolaj Ehlers.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Our groundbreaking studies have challenged conventional wisdom about ADHD treatment, demonstrating that behavioral interventions should be the first-line approach, with medication considered secondarily if needed — an approach that proves both more effective and more cost-efficient.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Even most homeopathic practitioners support vaccination, and Faculty of Homeopathy explicitly recommends vaccines as first-line protection.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina Hurricanes Contract: $8.5 million x six years
There were only three first-line caliber forwards who changed teams this summer: Marner, JJ Peterka and Nikolaj Ehlers.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Our groundbreaking studies have challenged conventional wisdom about ADHD treatment, demonstrating that behavioral interventions should be the first-line approach, with medication considered secondarily if needed — an approach that proves both more effective and more cost-efficient.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Even most homeopathic practitioners support vaccination, and Faculty of Homeopathy explicitly recommends vaccines as first-line protection.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
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The service has a flat rate of $6.90 and remains limited to an invitation-only group of early users. MORE: Tesla robotaxis begin rolling in Austin, but only for a select few Tesla recently expanded the program’s service area and plans to do so again in the coming weeks, Musk said.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Chappell Roan has announced Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things, a series of all-ages pop-up shows that’ll take place in select U.S. cities.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
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Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Voting rights, stock restrictions, vesting schedules, preferred terms and more must be carefully considered before they are issued.—
Thomas Burgess,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Developers create detailed manuals outlining their preferred ethical stances, which either human reviewers or AI systems then use as a rubric to evaluate and improve the chatbot's responses, effectively coding these values into the machine.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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Recent data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shows that even amid the Trump administration's assault on climate action, solar (often paired with battery storage) remains the favored way to add power as electricity demand rises.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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But can’t argue the bottom line: A bona fide, world-class championship match in favored reigning European king Paris Saint-Germain vs. English power Chelsea.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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“First-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first-line. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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