primer
Example Sentences
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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
For the uninitiated, the forgetful or the significant others who will dutifully sit along and watch, here’s a primer to catch you up to speed:
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
We mentioned Harp in a newsletter earlier this week, and my colleague Heather Schwedel wrote a primer for the uninitiated that was among Slate’s most-read articles this week.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 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
She handed the girl the parcel containing Brigid’s old primer and Oliver Twist.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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