primary

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That GOP primary is on June 16, three days before the Remnant Rising event at Lahmeyer’s church.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Since then, Palantir’s commercial business has surpassed its government segment to become the company’s primary growth driver.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

It is also a primary target for a proposed European Space Agency mission planned for the 2040s.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

For example, the primary beneficiary of an IRA might be the spouse, but the form would also name children as secondary beneficiaries and perhaps grandchildren after that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

My invisible lockermate must have had to clean up my mess, and the primary feeling I have is relief.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse