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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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They added that the king will "primarily focus on encouraging practical solutions and united efforts to address global challenges and opportunities".

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

Shopping centers, chain restaurants, stadiums, and commercial developments lie to the north of the cities, along Interstate Highway 2, reflecting the transition from the once primarily agricultural community to a growing metropolitan hub.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

But Taiwan’s research ships primarily serve academics with interests that aren’t necessarily aligned with defense needs, said Liao Te-yu, director general of the Taiwan Ocean Research Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The findings suggest that astronomers may need to pay greater attention to what happens during the earliest stages of star formation, rather than focusing primarily on the effects of exploding stars.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

Challenges to the system will be easily absorbed or deflected, and the accommodations made will serve primarily to legitimate the system, not undermine it.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander


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