prime

Example Sentences

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"Of course, until yesterday the prime minister was claiming that this leadership had brought order to the chaos of illegal subsidies," it said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“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

If the prime minister's message could be summarised in just one sentence, it was his admission that "this will not be easy".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

He got excellent exam results and—here’s an amazing coincidence—at the age of fifteen he actually found himself sitting next to a boy who would grow up to become prime minister of Great Britain.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz