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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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Nutrient levels - primarily phosphorus - in the lough, from agriculture and wastewater, play a key role in stimulating the blooms' growth.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Beijing has also accused Washington of citing “even the flimsiest connection” such as the use of an American bank to assert jurisdiction over transactions that don’t primarily involve the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“The reality is that the reach is still there, but the reach is primarily on YouTube.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The Madison deal will be a test of investor demand for a roll-up, since such companies generally are valued at a discount to companies that primarily grow internally.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The September skirmish took place during a council discussion over forming a human relations Commission, primarily to hear alleged incidents of race discrimination.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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