secondary

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There are always question marks hanging over “Doctor Who,” which intermittently swaps out its lead and secondary actors as a function of its narrative premise and practical strategizing, but never quite so many as now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"However, we regret that proactive measures taken to prevent secondary damage and explanations based on clear facts regarding last year's data breach were not sufficiently reflected" in the commission's decision, it said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Home Office says the new extended closure orders should become law by the end of this year, after it lays secondary legislation.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

UNC Management would have more of its endowment in SpaceX had it not sold shares in a secondary share sale toward the end of 2025, some of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

She showed him a keloid behind her ear, a small enraged swelling of skin, which she got after Aunty Uju straightened her hair with a hot comb in secondary school.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie