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
But for a guy who lives on a private island, kitesurfs with Barack Obama, and unearths new properties primarily by circumnavigating the planet via hot-air balloon, Sir Richard is surprisingly egalitarian.
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Heidi Mitchell, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The first batch of documents — posted online Thursday night by the Justice Department — primarily consists of files that have already circulated in public records since Epstein's death in 2019.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The Texas outbreak is primarily affecting children and teenagers in the state, nearly all of whom were unvaccinated.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
Chad’s family documented their everyday life in Springville, Utah, on their YouTube channel, with the Franke children primarily in the spotlight.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Heidi Mitchell, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The first batch of documents — posted online Thursday night by the Justice Department — primarily consists of files that have already circulated in public records since Epstein's death in 2019.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The Texas outbreak is primarily affecting children and teenagers in the state, nearly all of whom were unvaccinated.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
Chad’s family documented their everyday life in Springville, Utah, on their YouTube channel, with the Franke children primarily in the spotlight.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primarily
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Trump’s lawsuit was originally filed in October, just weeks after 60 Minutes aired an interview with Harris in which she is shown giving a different answer to a question than one that was shown on a Face the Nation preview for the broadcast.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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The meeting was the culmination of a monthslong battle over the fate of the charter schools, which were originally slated for closure last October.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Social practice art in Latin America existed mainly through the efforts of small, noncommercial, artist-run initiatives within the fractious context of political agitation and protest.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The outbreak continues to mainly be in unvaccinated children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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So far, the collapse in American support for Ukraine has mostly been confined to wild theater in foreign capitals.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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The campaign was triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, in which militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took 251 people hostage.—
Imad Isseid and Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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However, spending has outpaced the constitutional spending cap, particularly as mandatory costs — chiefly Medicaid — have skyrocketed past earlier projections.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yet details of the other cost-cutting measures in the club’s ‘transformation plan’ had already slipped out, chiefly the changes to the club’s provision of food for employees.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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According to a March 1 poll, the U.S. has gone from predominantly being perceived as friendly, to more Ukrainians viewing it as unfriendly, though 13% of respondents still consider the U.S. an ally.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The apprehensions from them and other Republicans have been sparked predominantly by Colby’s positions that the United States should redirect its attention from threats in the Middle East, such as countering Iran and its proxies, to instead focus on China and its growing influence in Asia.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jarry was jettisoned to Wilkes-Barre in January for the second time this season, his work largely being disastrous.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s largely because mortgage rates have been falling alongside stocks—the 30-year rate climbed above 7% in January but has since retreated to the high 6% range.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Primarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primarily. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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