firsthand
adjective
first·hand
ˈfərst-ˈhand 
: obtained by, coming from, or being direct personal observation or experience
a firsthand account of the war
… had a firsthand view of the turmoil that wracked the region.—
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firsthand
adverb
Examples of firsthand in a Sentence
He gave a firsthand account of the battle.
She draws on firsthand experiences for her novel.
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That earlier testimony was building to this — the moment when Mr. Cohen could offer a firsthand account of his dealings with Mr. Trump and bring the interwoven strands of the case into focus.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 14 May 2024
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Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 14 May 2024
For those seeking a firsthand experience, Patterson extends an invitation to contact him at 816.536.5693 or visit AdamsFarmKs.com.
—Prime Development Land Company, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024
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firsthand
adjective
first·hand
ˈfərst-ˈhand
: coming directly from the original source
a firsthand account of the war
firsthand
adverb
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