primary source
Americannoun
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They first examined what happened when male mice were castrated, removing the primary source of testosterone.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
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
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
It typically remains their primary source of calories and nutrients throughout the first year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
The really interesting thing is that I might actually have another primary source literally under my pillow.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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