primary
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He won his March primary, easily fending off three lesser-known opponents, and will face the winner of the Democratic runoff between state Rep. Vikki Goodwin of Austin and union leader Marcos Vélez.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
An avid drummer herself, Takaichi played in a Deep Purple tribute band as a girl after becoming a fan in primary school.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“Anyone that has done the drive from San Pedro to Sylmar knows that L.A. is a big place,” said Trujillo, who isn’t affiliated with any of the candidates in the June 2 mayoral primary.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Apart from the speed of play, AI is enabling course managers to better focus on their primary responsibility—keeping the golf course in ideal condition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The resulting document, which became known as the Durham Statement, acknowledged that the nation’s primary task was to win the war against fascism abroad.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Vocabulary lists containing primary
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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