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That means losses are absorbed primarily by long-term equity investors rather than short-term creditors.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
In obese mice, daily injections over 14 days led to an average weight loss of 3 grams, primarily from fat.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
This mission primarily aimed to test the capsule’s life support systems to help create a smoother ride for future crews that will have to deal with the headaches of actually landing on the moon.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Blitz courts are primarily used for trials but also cover sentencing hearings and appeals.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
In this, somewhat unexpectedly, he was opposed by T. H. Huxley, who believed that museums should be primarily research institutes.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing primarily
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