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primary

[prahy-mer-ee, -muh-ree] / ˈpraɪ mɛr i, -mə ri /


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One of the study's most unexpected findings involved oleic acid, the primary fatty acid found in olive oil.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Ahead of the Michigan primary on Aug. 4, where he’s set to face off against state Rep. Erin Byrnes, D-Mich.,

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Voters in Los Angeles are also voting Tuesday in the city's mayoral primary.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

To vote in person, Californians, you have until Tuesday at 8 p.m. to get to a voting center and cast your ballot in the California 2026 primary election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

My invisible lockermate must have had to clean up my mess, and the primary feeling I have is relief.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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