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Some are missionary groups such as United Bible Societies, whose primary activity globally is translating and distributing bibles, and Samaritan’s Purse, a U.S.-based evangelical group that provides medical care and other emergency services.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pass was close to Chushul airstrip, which was "the primary nervous centre at a time when road network connecting the region with the rest of India was largely absent", Yadav says.

From BBC

It added: "The primary task of energy workers is to restore critical infrastructure."

From BBC

While the new guidance kept the cap on saturated fat at less than 10% of daily calories, fat is no longer treated as a primary dietary risk.

From Barron's

According to Hansen, the Alaska-based 11th Airborne Division - which includes two Arctic brigades capable of parachute or helicopter-borne missions - would be the "primary capability" in any invasion, "supported by Air Force and naval assets".

From BBC