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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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Out of the 50 species studied, 35 primarily moved sideways, while 15 moved forward.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

She spent eight years — five in the Hardcore Gang Investigation Unit — conducting serious felony trials, primarily in Compton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"It will force states, primarily in the South, to redraw as many as 18 districts."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

For them, the disagreement is primarily about reasoning and evidence, not moral character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Ummm,” Kathy said, focusing primarily on her moshom.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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