1. Rising incomes may also tend to decrease demands for used clothing and third-hand automobiles.

2. I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand.

3. I got the news thirdhand.

4. You hear about fantastic networking opportunities second- or thirdhand.

5. I heard about it only secondhand or thirdhand -- maybe even fourthhand.

6. But I'd heard about it thirdhand, from a New York hedge-fund manager.

7. The residue that clings to a smoker's hair and clothing, as well as cushions, carpeting and other goods — sometimes referred to as thirdhand smoke — also can pose risks, especially for children.