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primitive

[prim-i-tiv] / ˈprɪm ɪ tɪv /




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“In an environment that’s so primitive, the idea that you’re going to get this done quickly, the speed they’re suggesting inevitably generates some doubts,” said Grisanti.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

It was this Skynet, “Terminator,” “Mad Max” future primitive sort of thing that now seems current and timely.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

He said that while there is "little solid data" on the Hoveyzeh's warhead, it is thought to use a more "primitive" impact-fuzed high-explosive warhead, meaning it would detonate on or after hitting a target.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Overall, the findings provide new insight into how water, minerals, and organic matter interacted on primitive asteroids like Bennu.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The camp, set up on a narrow strip of beach that ran beneath Gelidonya’s high cliffs, was sweltering hot and primitive, to say the least.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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