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secondary

[sek-uhn-der-ee] / ˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i /




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Because no such "secondary transit" occurred during the observing campaign, this final test was not needed.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

While Nvidia and SpaceX were able to borrow at reasonably low interest rates, their newly issued bonds quickly slumped in the secondary market, disappointing investors who often like to flip such bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

But the rest of his secondary pitch mix has been a moving target.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

And spending jumps to $1,500 per kid when accounting for secondary sports.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

The owner had been principal of the community secondary school down the road.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

GP-led secondaries largely comprise continuation vehicles, a way for private-equity firms to sell their assets to newer funds they also manage, which have proven popular as buyout shops struggle to exit investments amid dealmaking uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

DC Advisory has seen its European private equity secondaries team unravel in the latest sign of retrenchment in the market.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Over the many years that Hamilton Lane has invested in secondaries, Hirsch says about 70% of its returns have come from asset appreciation, with the remaining 30% coming from savvy buying.

From Barron's May 28, 2026

“This isn’t a blanket comment that all secondaries are bad,” he added.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

His secondaries sprouted along his forearms, and a charming little false primary sprang from the end of each thumb.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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