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primary

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


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With the top two candidates in the primary advancing, many Democratic-leaning voters appear to be waiting for a clear leader to emerge, political analysts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

"To me the diamonds have failed us," says Abubakar Amara, a primary school teacher in Kono.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The primary victor with 63% was former paralympic champion Josh Turek, a “prairie populist.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Betting markets recently were giving Steyer between a 17% and 20% chance of advancing beyond the primary election.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“Well,” Mr. Bonner goes on, “if the person feels as though they have enough information—names, dates, access to primary sources like newspapers and photographs—they can seek out some truth that way.”

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone




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