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primary

[prahy-mer-ee, -muh-ree] / ˈpraɪ mɛr i, -mə ri /


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“You can look at how tickets sell and what the prices are. You look at primary and secondary market and you can see where their demand is.”

From Los Angeles Times

He believes the lack of support he received as a child led to his behaviour worsening, which ultimately saw him excluded from two primary schools.

From BBC

On growth, he said consumer spending, not AI investment, has been the primary engine of the economy in 2025.

From Barron's

On growth, he said consumer spending, not AI investment, has been the primary engine of the economy in 2025.

From Barron's

GP surgeries and primary care is often referred to as the "front door" to Scotland's NHS and account for 90% of all patient contacts.

From BBC