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Definition primary in American English

primary verb

verb
1

to submit a prospective candidate to a primary election

Example

If Trump is such a threat to the nation and to the Republican Party that these Republicans feel the need to primary him, wouldn't impeaching him and his immediate coterie make more sense?

Example

However, no challenger has emerged to primary him--though our analysis (and common sense) suggests progressives may want to recruit one.

Definition primary in American English