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primer

[prim-er, prahy-mer] / ˈprɪm ər, ˈpraɪ mər /
NOUN
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Workers failed to apply enough primer in some areas, preventing layers of the liner from bonding properly.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

Whether you listen or not, here’s a quick primer on this brave new online ecosystem, and a practical guide for surviving it.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Use high-protection sunscreen - at least SPF 30 - as a base before the make-up and let it soak in like any primer, says Wedgeworth.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Some taggers also laid down primer before painting windows, Petty said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Kit sighed and turned back to the primer.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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