prime example

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Mr. Herman’s prime example is Robert McNamara, the president of Ford who became the secretary of defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Mason’s project is a prime example of how journalists are reaching audiences who have abandoned traditional TV for streaming.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The MacBook Neo is a prime example of Cook’s legacy, Max Weinbach, a technology analyst at Creative Strategies, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Michael Jackson is a prime example of this conundrumFor his millions of devotees their love for him is rivalled in intensity only by their seething loathing for his critics.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“Now that was a prime example of stinkin’ defense.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy