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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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Unlike the toxic collateralized debt obligations that sat on banks’ balance sheets back then, private debt today is primarily held by asset managers and some insurers that have different liquidity profiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"Asim Munir's diplomatic status was boosted by the war with India primarily and then his outreach in Washington DC," said Hassan Abbas, a Pakistani-American author of several books on the region's politics and security.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

In obese mice, daily injections over 14 days led to an average weight loss of 3 grams, primarily from fat.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Flight attendants are there primarily to ensure safety, Rosenberg said, not to referee social dynamics: “There should not be an expectation that flight attendants will settle armrest disputes.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

He was primarily opposed to logging companies,” he said, reading.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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