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primarily

[prahy-mair-uh-lee, -mer-, prahy-mer-uh-lee, -mer-uh-] / praɪˈmɛər ə li, -ˈmɛr-, ˈpraɪ mɛr ə li, -mər ə- /




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It was first introduced as an ornamental garden plant used primarily in large stately homes, but it subsequently escaped into the wider countryside.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

There is also an amazing collection of letters written primarily by Black parents to Union Army officials, asking for help freeing their children.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

The company primarily attributed the quarterly loss to a $328 million fair-value charge on convertible redeemable preferred shares.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

By focusing on long-term legislative strategy, coalition-building, and institutional influence, these accounts present the trajectory as evidence of enduring personal political skill, rather than primarily as a product of early consultant-driven campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Compared with the soaring office towers surrounding it, it’s squatty but not without grandeur, featuring tall Corinthian columns out front and giant, echoing lobbies made primarily of marble.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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