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primal

[prahy-muhl] / ˈpraɪ məl /


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“There’s a primal fear and fascination baked into our DNA with such majestic beasts,” Choudhury says.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Forget protests, they’re more of a massive primal scream therapy session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

After Eva and Ryland briefly ruminate on fear and primal instinct, Ryland’s otherwise direct and unemotional government superior takes to the mic, performing a cover of Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

As he nestles into its body, we see the primal need most animals, including humans, have for touch, for embrace.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

That and a primal urge to destroy my father's golf bags.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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