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secondary

[sek-uhn-der-ee] / ˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i /




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If the temperature remains constant, they’re going to consider shutting down the secondary water supply.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

There are a mix of reasons, including the market’s obsession with finding secondary AI beneficiaries with even hotter growth prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The cheapest get-in prices on the secondary market are $3,745 for Game 3 and $3,464 for Game 4, per Tickpick.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“At some point, you’re going to have a massive waterfall of stock that’s going to be coming to market,” says Ken Smythe, CEO of secondary investments firm Next Round Capital.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

He had transferred from the university secondary school in Nsukka, and only days after, everyone knew of the swirling rumors about his mother.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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