primary
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Most experts say storms and geography are the primary culprits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The crew were candid about a persistent blockage in the toilet's primary vent line, saying it got "clogged up".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
His primary abode is located “in the woods,” he revealed on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Back when late-night TV sets were still the primary route for a comedian to reach a mainstream audience, Ari Shaffir found a different way to make his mark.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
He’d beaten out seven primary opponents and earned more than half the vote to win the nomination.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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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