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secondary

[sek-uhn-der-ee] / ˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i /




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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

"As a result, those individuals were unaware of the breach and deprived of the opportunity to take steps to prevent secondary harm."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

She said the average cost of a secondary school uniform was about £289, not including shoes, and that was "quite an astronomical cost for a lot of families".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That kind of inflation has been prevalent across the tournament's 104 matches, where seats for many games remain available on secondary re-sale markets despite huge demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Betsie’s graduation from secondary school in spite of the months missed with illness.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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