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primary process

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noun

Psychoanalysis.
  1. the generally unorganized mental activity characteristic of the unconscious and occurring in dreams, fantasies, and related processes.


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A team of international researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry has now determined the primary process driving these large-scale blooms.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2025

“In a primary process, voters would be asking, ‘Could she be the nominee?

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2024

Presidential campaigns, meanwhile, were expecting the cold and dangerous travel conditions to hamper turnout for the Iowa caucuses, which are the opening contest in the monthslong Republican presidential primary process.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024

Our primary process is in shambles – but the outcome has never been in doubt.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2024

Unless that primary process is carried out clearly, the picture will be blurred for the hearer-beholder.

From The Art of Public Speaking by Carnagey, Dale

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