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Under the state’s top-two primary system, the top two candidates advance to the general election, regardless of their party affiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The entirety of the 10th floor is occupied by the palatial primary suite, which features its own spa-style bathroom, a sauna, a workout room, dual dressing rooms, as well as a private terrace.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The company has reportedly become Maven's primary technology contractor, and its AI now forms the operational backbone of the program.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

While basic mental health services such as assessment and referral are accessible at district and primary care levels, there is only one government-run psychiatric referral facility in the whole country - Zomba Central Hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Size, shape and movement must be primary, and the other qualities must be secondary.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton