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primary

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


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Caitriona MacMillan, a former primary school teacher, died in Oakeshott House in 2023 after spending the final years of her life there.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

“Geopolitical factors have now become a primary driver of Bitcoin’s direction, a shift that was not as pronounced in previous market cycles,” wrote Simon Massabni, an analyst at XS.com, in a research note.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

After breakfast, Nali drove the two of them to the primary ceremonial site where the N’daa was going to take place.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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