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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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Even more strikingly, most of the flavoalkaloids appeared primarily in just one of the three strains.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

The answer can primarily be found in Sheen’s prayer life, which inspired genuine love for his fellow human beings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Last fall, David Osit’s level-headed documentary “Predators” examined the ethics of a show that primarily snared people who’d never before acted on their terrible urges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

"This is primarily due to changes in the make-up of the men's first team squad, combined with savings associated with headcount reduction programs implemented over the previous two fiscal years," said the club.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Although slavery is mostly associated with the American South, the entire country, as it grew, benefitted from the enslavement of people, primarily Africans and African Americans.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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