primary source
Americannoun
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The staffer said that examiners were no longer allowed to access the primary source level data and could only “check the checker now,” meaning they must rely on a company’s own findings.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Nectar supplies mostly sugar, while pollen is their primary source of protein.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Beijing wants non-fossil energy to become the primary source of electricity generation by 2030.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Social Security is the primary source of retirement income for them.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
But GSS’s primary source of income came from teleportation fares.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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