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primary

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


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These haters would be his primary constituents and populate his brain trust if he wins.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Medicare is the primary or only source of healthcare for most older Americans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

NextEra’s unregulated arm is the primary way the company can participate in demand growth outside of its own Florida territory, which hasn’t been a hotspot for data-center growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

After a week of counting ballots from the 2 June primary race, the British-born candidate secured his slot to move ahead in the election, edging out billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And this fact—children running amok—was perhaps the primary factor leading to the war.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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