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All three of the home’s bedrooms are found on the lower level, which is accessed via a “sculptural floating staircase,” including the spacious primary suite, as well as two “oversized” guest accommodations.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
For many years, researchers suspected that genetic damage inside mitochondria was the primary cause of their decline.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Pacific Palisades resident Hank Wright, whose home was destroyed in last year’s fire, voted for Pratt in last week’s primary.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Despite being classed as a minor road, Turner Road is home to Colchester's hospital and a primary care centre.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The primary diver descends through the dark and cold until he hits bottom, stirring up a thick cloud of silt and sediment.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 2
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