What does first-line mean?
First-line means Of first resort..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Of first resort..
The embankment was the first-line defense against the flood.
first-line manager
Police sergeant is a first-line position.
Use first-line when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
First-line means Of first resort..
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The embankment was the first-line defense against the flood.
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