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“You’ve got to be ready for prime time and you’re not,” said Birotte, a former U.S. attorney himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
That’s a big drop from the period running from 1980 to 2007, when the baby boomers were in their prime working ages, and employment grew by 1.5% annually.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
"Is Netanyahu real or AI?" an internet headline blared, pointing to a video that supposedly showed the Israeli prime minister with six fingers.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The Defense Department “is committed to scaling cost-effective autonomous solutions for the joint force and Lucas continues to be a prime example,” the spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The dinner is sublime: We start with oyster bisque and follow with prime rib, boiled potatoes, and asparagus in cream.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.