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While the home served as Gomez’s primary residence for several years, she and her husband have since moved on to an even splashier dwelling.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
In general, turnout in L.A. tends to be fairly low in primary elections, especially in Latino communities, Barreto said, so candidates vying for their vote need sustained outreach in Latino neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Further analysis showed that declining oxygen solubility caused by climate warming was the primary driver behind the global oxygen decline, accounting for 62.7% of the observed changes.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
Compared with the U.S. or Europe, petroleum makes up a smaller share of its primary energy mix, and it has electrified more of its automobiles and energy system overall.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
We both served on the boards of several nonprofits, and as much as he’d been stung by his defeat in the congressional primary, Barack still had ideas about trying for a higher office.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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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