secondary

Example Sentences

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My parents, who have since died, were the primary beneficiaries on the current policy, and my brother is the secondary beneficiary.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Cytokinins, for example, regulate both plant growth and secondary metabolism, so altering their levels can change plant structure and growth patterns.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The so-called secondary draft, which was discontinued six years later, was specifically targeted toward winter high school graduates, junior college players, college dropouts and amateurs who had been previously drafted but did not sign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

They also implemented measures like humidifying the area to "prevent secondary accidents during the rescue".

From BBC • May 4, 2026

But Holmes found that Cowie’s investigation had a secondary, more damaging effect.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson