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primarily

[prahy-mair-uh-lee, -mer-, prahy-mer-uh-lee, -mer-uh-] / praɪˈmɛər ə li, -ˈmɛr-, ˈpraɪ mɛr ə li, -mər ə- /




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This work is primarily conducted by what are known as pararescuemen, part of the military's broader special-operations community.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Sovereign funds in the small country total over $1.8 trillion, primarily driven by Abu Dhabi-based entities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Reaching Uranus is difficult primarily because of its extreme distance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Sun Pharma derives roughly 20% of its overall revenue from innovative medicines, which primarily are manufactured in South Korea, within the European Union, or in the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Tate, Larry Ikner, and Benson—the law enforcement team primarily responsible for Walter's prosecution—piled in behind the prosecutors and sat down in the courtroom as well.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson