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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
Backup astronaut Bob Hines will train alongside the primary crew and could replace any astronaut unable to fly the mission.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
I mean, that’s disappointing too, but it’s not my primary complaint.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Just before the primary election, 44% of likely primary voters surveyed had a favorable view of Becerra compared to 38% who viewed him unfavorably.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Aristotle, the greatest scientist of his time, "knew" that the primary function of the brain was to cool the blood.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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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