1
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
Unlike in the United States, where the epidemic was primarily concentrated in specific high-risk groups, these regions faced a generalized epidemic.
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Jonathan Ellen, National Review, 13 Apr. 2025
It is primarily grown in Africa and Asia, with the majority coming from Ethiopia and India.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
These clients are primarily low-income veterans and older adults, families with young children and residents with disabilities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
The great auk’s extinction was primarily driven by hunting for its meat, eggs and feathers, as well as the collection of its down for use in bedding and clothing.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan Ellen, National Review, 13 Apr. 2025
It is primarily grown in Africa and Asia, with the majority coming from Ethiopia and India.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
These clients are primarily low-income veterans and older adults, families with young children and residents with disabilities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
The great auk’s extinction was primarily driven by hunting for its meat, eggs and feathers, as well as the collection of its down for use in bedding and clothing.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primarily
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However, Daniels said that contract was signed by the conferences, Notre Dame and BCS Properties LLC—a legacy entity originally formed to manage the Bowl Championship Series media rights and that continues to serve as the intellectual property rights holder for the CFP brand.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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It was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, according to the location's website.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The New England Patriots are in desperate need of playmakers after focusing mainly on defensive help in free agency.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The species mainly feeds on tree sap, using sharp incisors to gnaw through the bark and access the sticky fluid inside.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, the question of how much worth is placed on an Israeli life versus a Palestinian one is answered mostly in words, and thus, in too direct (and perhaps too didactic) a fashion, when so much of the movie’s drama could have grounded it emotionally.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Musically, both rappers have been mostly quiet in 2025.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those recommendations are rooted in research that often gets funded if not conducted by, then synthesized by, good people in the federal government, chiefly the CDC.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Shorter wavelengths, such as blue and violet, scatter away, while longer wavelengths —chiefly red and orange — more easily pass through and illuminate the lunar surface.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the predominantly Kurdish cities of Diyarbakir and Van in southeast Turkey, people gathered in public spaces, dancing in anticipation of the announcement.—
ROBERT BADENDIECK AND SUZAN FRASER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Olive Sturgess, who acted on television and film predominantly in the 1950s and 1960s, died February 19 in Los Angeles.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sanders' appearance, which occurred at around 8:15 p.m., was largely unexpected.—
Sam Morgen,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Primarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primarily. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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