primal
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As Nelson, 49, is swept down the mountain, Morrison’s muffled, primal wails can be heard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
It’s not just the lack of discovery, though that is critical, maybe because it scratches those deep primal hunter/gatherer itches.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
More complex forms of consciousness, such as emotions and rational thought, piggyback on these primal feelings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
She questions her devotion to her career, worrying about the physical toll it takes, but ultimately finds catharsis in the primal power of her own voice.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Her primal screams, which sounded like an angry mountain lion, would ring throughout the stadium and then be answered by my own screams of triumph.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Vocabulary lists containing primal
The Lightning Thief
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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"Democracy in America, Vol. 1" by Alexis de Tocqueville, Introduction–Chapter 5
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