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primarily

[prahy-mair-uh-lee, -mer-, prahy-mer-uh-lee, -mer-uh-] / praɪˈmɛər ə li, -ˈmɛr-, ˈpraɪ mɛr ə li, -mər ə- /




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The Justice companies believe the government’s criminal investigation was based primarily on Fowler’s claims, which Ruby dismissed as the allegations of a “disgruntled” former employee.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The designated exchanges are where that value primarily moves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The selloff in the exchange stocks stems primarily from the intrusion of crypto and prediction markets into traditional finance.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

There was a female being comprised primarily of dim silver light; her skin had the same glow and splotchy texture as the moon.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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