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primer

[prim-er, prahy-mer] / ˈprɪm ər, ˈpraɪ mər /
NOUN
textbook
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Workers failed to apply enough primer in some areas, preventing layers of the liner from bonding properly.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

A primer on Universal Studios’ new high-speed thrill ride that’s been the talk of the summer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Use high-protection sunscreen - at least SPF 30 - as a base before the make-up and let it soak in like any primer, says Wedgeworth.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

A primer for romance in the digital age: People talk a lot about how dating apps have made it harder to meet someone.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

And they give us another book, Venceremos, a primer for the students.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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