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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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The weakness in the home market was weighed primarily by a surge in oil prices that eroded demand for fuel-powered vehicles, the agency said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The selloff in the exchange stocks stems primarily from the intrusion of crypto and prediction markets into traditional finance.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For those who know of exorcisms primarily from horror movies, the news of a professional exorcist in the nation’s capital causing drama may have been a bit confounding.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Pride celebrations continue to draw millions of participants nationwide, and many of the new observances have generated attention primarily because of the controversy surrounding them.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The September skirmish took place during a council discussion over forming a human relations Commission, primarily to hear alleged incidents of race discrimination.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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