primitive

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The EU says a primitive form of feta is mentioned in the Odyssey, when the hero of the ancient epic takes cheese from the cave of the cyclops Polyphemus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He said that while there is "little solid data" on the Hoveyzeh's warhead, it is thought to use a more "primitive" impact-fuzed high-explosive warhead, meaning it would detonate on or after hitting a target.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's a primitive sport, almost instinctive for human beings," Yuji Ano, president of the tournament's organising committee, told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Detailed analyses using micro-CT scans, shape measurements, and anatomical comparisons reveal a mix of primitive and more derived features.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026

It was a primitive instinct, a drive, a need to find family no matter how far.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin