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primary

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


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He said Garner was the primary carer for his partner Lauren Lawler, who had been diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin's lymphoma and, when she was ill, he cared for their children.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Got that, longtime Manhattan banker or law partner who now has a primary residence elsewhere?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The primary suite comes complete with dual baths and a walk-in closet “fit for royalty,” as per the listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Since Doncic and Reaves were injured, James assumed the primary role in the Lakers’ offense and has delivered 25.5 points, 11 assists and 6.8 rebounds per game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Size, shape and movement must be primary, and the other qualities must be secondary.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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