1.   But by treating creators and their work as mere commodities, we risk losing our primacy in this area, as we have in so many others.

2.   But some British executives are worried that London will lose its primacy, noting that Seifert is to become chief executive of the combined entity.

3.   Iowa lost primacy in both areas because it failed to adapt.

4.   Without the expansion, supporters say, Los Angeles would begin to lose its primacy in international trade, tourism and employment.