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as in originally
in the beginning
the university was primarily an agricultural college when it was founded over two centuries ago
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as in mainly
for the most part
ketchup is primarily made from tomatoes
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Recent Examples of primarily
Without water from the reservoir, firefighters had to primarily rely on the water tanks that weren't designed to fight such a large fire, the complaint said.
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CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
The wider tour will likely focus primarily on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, which has been a leading part of the returning Commander in Chief’s platform.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
What does weight really tell us about our health?
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For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks.
—Faye Chiu, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Channing had been primarily a theater actress, and 1975’s The Fortune, directed by Mike Nichols and co-starring Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, was meant to be her big break.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
The wider tour will likely focus primarily on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, which has been a leading part of the returning Commander in Chief’s platform.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
What does weight really tell us about our health?
01:41
CNN —
For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks.
—Faye Chiu, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Channing had been primarily a theater actress, and 1975’s The Fortune, directed by Mike Nichols and co-starring Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, was meant to be her big break.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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The actor had read the script pre-COVID-19, and originally auditioned for the role that went to his costar Théodore Pellerin.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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This story was originally published January 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Hurricane Helene tore across six southeastern states last fall, costing $75 billion in economic losses, mainly due to inland and coastal flooding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The reduction in expenses is mainly due to lower professional fees.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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But mostly, the Commanders’ offense was a scythe, cutting through the Lions’ defense at will, the key cog in the 45-31 win.—
David Aldridge,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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In pictures from the 1965 event, Johnson stands out in striking red among a sea of mostly black suits.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the awe-inspiring beauty of the image, this portrait will be an invaluable tool for astronomers to piece together Andromeda's tumultuous history, chiefly its mergers with smaller satellite galaxies.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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To be sure, Trump may be using the threat of aggressive new tariffs chiefly as a bargaining tactic to win better trading terms from other nations, while inflation may continue to drift lower this year, giving the Fed room to continue cutting rates.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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In places like Freiburg, where a group of predominantly Syrian immigrants participated in a gang rape that became a major news story, the influx fuelled security fears and anti-immigrant sentiment.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuits have been filed predominantly in heavily Black neighborhoods, which property owners see as part of a mission to gentrify and redevelop their neighborhoods by pushing them out.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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That can be a concern for market participants, whose attention has largely been focused on the potential of the technology for more than a year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump's new immigration orders largely mirror policies from his first term.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Primarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primarily. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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