primings

noun

plural of priming
as in teachings

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  1. observations
  2. instructions
  3. interferences
Noun
  • Those observations can support monitoring across industries with significant emissions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Handwritten texts are often interwoven into visual compositions, further embedding her emotions, thoughts, and personal observations directly into the fabric.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of observations
Noun
  • Because eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application procedures vary by state, be sure to follow the instructions provided by local election officials.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutor Mark Luckett said the duo were directed by a third person believed to be in Iran who coordinated plans and provided instructions on making a homemade chlorine bomb.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • One of the pass interferences occurred on a third down and kept a drive alive while the other two came on the same drive.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Joe Hendry also secured a non-title victory over Dominik Mysterio amidst various interferences.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of interferences
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