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primary

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


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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

“I knew that I wanted the audience to be the primary drivers of the tarot reading,” Wicks says.

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

Although our primary water tank was down to the dregs before the Tap-Out, there was an older one on top of the hill that had been taken out of service.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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