priming

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After years of priming us to expect speedy deliveries, the ever-growing e-commerce economy is weaning us off them—and no one seems to mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

As Barron’s wrote last November, the company has been priming investors for the loss of Apple’s sales for years, and it may already be factored into the stock price.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The book's authors say "Major Abu-Ajailah Khair" was Masud, who is alleged to have confessed to priming the bomb which brought down Pan Am 103.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025

The Dodgers are so well-run that their regular season is about priming a pitching staff for the playoffs, not for worrying about whether they will be in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2024

She loved it when her father taught her the tricks like priming the carburetor that would keep the temperamental machine on the road.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly