primary
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In two months, he went from polling at 5% in a March IGS poll to 25% in a late May poll and finishing first in the unofficial primary vote count.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
California held its nonpartisan primary last week, and one of the most closely watched contests was the Los Angeles mayoral race.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
It’s thought that the dwelling initially served as Hoult’s primary California base—and he purchased it just a few weeks before welcoming his first child with wife Bryana Holly.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
For many years, researchers suspected that genetic damage inside mitochondria was the primary cause of their decline.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
“Not if the persons primary achievement is playing a sport. But if you can make a case for their significant contribution to history, like through activism or humanitarian works, then maybe.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
Vocabulary lists containing primary
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 2
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