secondary

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"That secondary dip tells us how bright, and therefore how hot, the planet is," said Wilson.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

But their tentative affair is secondary to the complex bond between Ali and Jersey, whose troubled connection with Davis helps Ali understand why her mother is so paranoid about her romantic choices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

That agreement lifted most secondary sanctions on Iran but not the primary legislation preventing U.S. banks, firms and individuals from dealing with Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A survey by France's secondary school union found nearly 78% had recorded temperatures above 30C this week, and said it had received reports of teachers bringing in screwdrivers to prise windows open.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

And so, beginning in 1932, military training was built into the secondary education curriculum in the USSR.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein