primary source
Americannoun
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The event formally opens the Costume Institute's spring exhibition, which serves as the department's primary source of funding and runs until January 2027.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Throughout the rest of his life, Coe continued to make music, but turned to live performances as his primary source of income.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The Section 301 probes cite unfair practices, such as trade surpluses and industrial overcapacity, with China identified as a primary source of the problem.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
“The magnitude, persistence, and breadth of buying activity have materially exceeded prior peaks, underscoring retail’s role as a primary source of incremental demand in early 2026,” he told clients on Wednesday.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
“So we did some primary source research on Mr. Lemoncello and his connection to Alexandriaville.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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