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primal

[prahy-muhl] / ˈpraɪ məl /


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In most movies in which a character is driven by revenge, the viewer is invited to share in that primal emotion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Verstappen would like F1 to change the rules, but that is because he has a fundamental, almost primal, objection to what they have done to the cars.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

His evocative depictions of forest scenes are stunning in their own right, hypnotically expressive and made to tickle your id, unearthing deeply rooted primal sensations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

“The night before the big show, we go have primal scream to get all the nerves out.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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