primary
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EDC says that over time, jewelry demand is expected to regain its traditional role as the primary source of gold demand, while investment-driven volatility moderates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
His primary abode is located “in the woods,” he revealed on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Since Doncic and Reaves were injured, James assumed the primary role in the Lakers’ offense and has delivered 25.5 points, 11 assists and 6.8 rebounds per game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
"This means that phosphate scarcity is the primary control knob for methane production and emissions in the open ocean," Weber says.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Fuller’s boss, Robert Foust, backed the decision to bring in organization vehicles, reasoning that the primary purpose of Operation Breakthrough was, after all, to help neighborhood councils.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Vocabulary lists containing primary
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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