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Meanings of at first hand in English

From the original source; directly.

Usage of at first hand in English
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Rawlins has already seen the Kaká Factor at work at first hand.
The Guardian
2
But, unlike her, Alexander had seen the Soviet Union at first hand.
The Guardian
3
One was seeing at first hand the devastating effects of drug abuse.
The Guardian
4
But having seen Eddie in action at first hand, I was awed.
Mortal Allies
5
People get to see how the book is constructed at first hand.
Wired
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He had ignored all evidence which he hadn't had at first hand.
The Complete Jack the Ripper
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Concerning the outward part-whichmatters more than the inward at first hand-Mrs.
Mary Anerley: A Yorkshire Tale
8
I knew you would want to hear the story at first hand.
Bucky O'Connor: A Tale of the Unfenced Border
9
He gained much information at first hand about the pays d'en haut.
The Fighting Governor : A Chronicle of Frontenac
10
He had never had any opportunity of procuring information at first hand.
Recollections of My Childhood and Youth
11
This is a curious but delightful fact to realize at first hand.
France at War: On the Frontier of Civilization
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I, too, was learning at first hand much about my own profession.
How To Write Special Feature Articles / A Handbook for Reporters...
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A case of 'telepathy' we have, at first hand, from Mrs. Luke.
Cock Lane and Common-Sense
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It will go direct, at first hand, to Her Majesty the Queen!
Told in the East
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He hoped never again to see, at first hand, what war meant!
The Americanization of Edward Bok / The Autobiography of a Dutch...
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Schofield suffers from diabetes and knows at first hand the difficulties it presents.
The Irish Times