prime
Example Sentences
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A clever ploy at first, the idea quickly turns into a nightmare primed for uncomfortable comedy.
From Los Angeles Times
“The prime duty of the United States government is to protect the American people,” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a statement Monday.
From Los Angeles Times
Nielsen, Greenland’s prime minister, responded to the appointment of Landry by seeking to dial down tensions.
Greenland's prime minister said the island must "decide our own future" and its "territorial integrity must be respected".
From BBC
They gush about the time they’ve spent together in fabric stores and flooring supply shops as if they were dimly lighted restaurants primed for date night.
From Los Angeles Times
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