primacy

Example Sentences

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For years, critics have argued that the dollar’s place of primacy would erode, to no avail.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Yet Janick’s success comes at a time when the primacy of the major label is arguably under threat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

There is a controlling thought that unites both stories: the primacy of Farage in our national political conversation.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

The European leaders insisted on the primacy of the U.S. role in security guarantees offered to Ukraine in any deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Caltech hinted to Poillon that Lawrence’s claims for primacy in the discovery of induced radioactivity slighted results obtained first, or at least virtually concurrently, by Lauritsen.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik