prime
adjective
of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration.
had primed
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past perfectof prime.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Earlier enclosures had primed the English for urbanization by concentrating land ownership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
But this year, “Wave Makers” had primed public consciousness by the time of the first accusation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
Maybe two years of covid seclusion had primed us for a story of monastic adventure, and certainly Groff’s rich style helped the book sing to many readers.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 16, 2022
Her background had primed her to appreciate these ambiguities.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
Elder Dusenberry's wife tore her best silk dress, an the Insine who had primed himself for a big speech on the occashin, had it all scart out of him.
From Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia by Seba Smith
