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secondary

[sek-uhn-der-ee] / ˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i /




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There are always question marks hanging over “Doctor Who,” which intermittently swaps out its lead and secondary actors as a function of its narrative premise and practical strategizing, but never quite so many as now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"As a result, those individuals were unaware of the breach and deprived of the opportunity to take steps to prevent secondary harm."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Apotex, Canada’s largest domestic pharmaceutical company, raised C$850 million from a treasury offering and C$450 million from a secondary offering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That kind of inflation has been prevalent across the tournament's 104 matches, where seats for many games remain available on secondary re-sale markets despite huge demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"That is good to know, Didu. But I'm trying to focus on surviving my first day of secondary school before aiming for university."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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