primarying

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English

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Noun

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primarying (uncountable)

  1. (US, politics) Mounting a challenge to an incumbent office-holder in a party primary.

Usage notes

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  • Usually used only of a challenge that has either succeeded, or is thought to have a reasonable chance of success.

Verb

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primarying

  1. present participle and gerund of primary
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