prime

Definition for prime

noun as in best part of existence

noun as in beginning; spring

verb as in get ready; prepare

adjective as in excellent, topnotch

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When Sébastien Lecornu was appointed France's prime minister three and a half weeks ago, the spin was that this was President Macron's last card.

From BBC

Israel's prime minister said on Saturday that he hoped to announce the release of hostages "in the coming days".

From BBC

The man tipped to be the next prime minister of Bangladesh has ended months of speculation by saying he will return from two decades overseas to fight landmark elections.

From BBC

The prime minister's official spokesman said the decision was made by the CPS "entirely independently of government" and there was "no role for any government minister or member of the government in this decision-making process".

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"The conditions were not fulfilled for me to carry on as prime minister," Lecornu said on Monday morning, and criticised the unwillingness by political parties to reach compromises.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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