primitively

as in originally

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Adverb
  • Update, May 17, 2025: This story, originally published May 16, has been updated with news of another successful Windows 11 hack at the Pwn2Own hacking event in Berlin.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • Although it was originally conceived as a side salad, it is now frequently enjoyed as a dip (the heft of this mixture begs for sturdy corn chips, like Fritos) and as a lively condiment for topping tacos and other savory meals.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Adverb
  • Shohei Ohtani pitching this season initially felt like a luxury.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
  • That bout was initially scheduled for bantamweight but was changed on weigh-in day when Aldo struggled during his weight cut.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Adverb
  • The total user base now exceeds 10 million, primarily aged 25 to 35.
    Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Tracker's season 2 finale centers primarily on the disappearance of Bill Weaver (Brian Keane), a local restaurateur and recovering alcoholic.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 2025
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“Primitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primitively. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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