primarily

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This work is primarily conducted by what are known as pararescuemen, part of the military's broader special-operations community.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Reaching Uranus is difficult primarily because of its extreme distance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Sun Pharma derives roughly 20% of its overall revenue from innovative medicines, which primarily are manufactured in South Korea, within the European Union, or in the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Although the snakes use their venom when defending themselves, studies have shown that the chemical nature of snake venom is primarily suited for killing its prey, such a rodents, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

You won’t find Copernicus, or Kepler, or Galileo praising moderation, impartiality, industry; but then Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo are primarily mathematicians.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton