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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
Tumor resection, including limb amputation, is the usual first-line treatment, while chemotherapy is given in combination with surgery to improve survival time by reducing the risk of metastasis.
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Paul McClure 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2025
Get your ground truth from data, facts, and first-line supervisors.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Reinhart, a first-line forward, has four goals and seven assists in the playoffs this year.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Metformin, a drug used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, has been associated with a 30% lower risk of death, according to a new study.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2025
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Paul McClure 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2025
Get your ground truth from data, facts, and first-line supervisors.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Reinhart, a first-line forward, has four goals and seven assists in the playoffs this year.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Metformin, a drug used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, has been associated with a 30% lower risk of death, according to a new study.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for first-line
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Upcoming, Mubi will also be releasing David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks (1990) and Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series (2017) in the U.S. and other select territories starting June 13, in honor of the franchise’s 35th anniversary.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Days later, Jennings spoke only to the Charlotte Optimist newsletter about select details of the agreement — including the dollar amount.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 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.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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The flat front is sophisticated enough to pair with work blouses or elevate your favorite T-shirt with.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge indicated that price increases in April slowed as well.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Barcelona is the preferred destination of Garcia’s representatives, with his main focus securing a place in Spain’s squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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And which gladly includes two very favored domains, e.g., the close and dear cousins of psychology and physics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Now, the day has morphed into the informal kickoff of summer, devoted mainly to grilling the perfect burger, pairing it with a favored brew and maybe throwing or kicking a ball around with family and friends.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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