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secondary

[sek-uhn-der-ee] / ˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i /




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In anticipation of the listings, there has been a throng of activity on secondary markets where investors are buying unlisted securities, pushing Anthropic's theoretic value to more than $1 trillion.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Dr. Huisheng Xie, founder of Chi University, acknowledged that scientific research has historically been a secondary focus among acupuncturists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Investors can get access through direct secondary marketplaces, exchange-traded funds that advertise private-company exposure and even crypto tokens that seek to mirror the performance of the company’s shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Once used as a secondary residence for Chinese emperors, the compound is prized for its lakes and manicured gardens.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“I’ve activated the secondary camera. Plain old video, I’m afraid, but it’ll have to do.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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