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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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Utility affordability has become such a concern that state regulators primarily will want to see tangible customer savings, said Paul Patterson, an analyst with Glenrock Associates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

When Turner went job hunting last winter, the top line of “41-year-old with a .602 OPS” carried the day, even if he was primarily a platoon player last season, with a .759 OPS against left-handers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Every night, he reads murder mysteries to them, a ritual he undertakes primarily for his own pleasure.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Small caps’ outperformance so far this year has been supported primarily by improving earnings, said Oren Shiran, portfolio manager at Lazard.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

In the end, the Farewell Address was primarily a great prophecy, accompanied by advice about how to make it come true.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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