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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

Taneja noted that the company’s existing zero-trust architecture, network segmentation and secondary controls would have mitigated the flaws that were found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The Home Office says the new extended closure orders should become law by the end of this year, after it lays secondary legislation.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Well then when you get to secondary school. It’s important to know how to speak strongly and convince people of your arguments, Amina.”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan




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