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Rachel Minyoung Lee, who worked as a senior North Korean media analyst for the U.S. government told the BBC that Pyongyang has "primed" its people by informing them in state media about Donald Trump's return.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

Beguš’s book examines how literature across history has primed our expectations regarding AI.

From Scientific American • Oct. 2, 2023

A lifetime of following in her family’s footsteps has primed Brady for her latest position on the field, where she has to fill the shoes of Perez, a five-year starter at shortstop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2023

Yes, we often spin poorly reasoned arguments, but doing so has primed us to notice when someone else is pulling a fast one on us.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2021

She has primed me with technical information, and been always at hand to keep me from technical error.

From Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery by Buckle, Mary