prime
adjective
of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration.
is priming
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present progressiveof prime (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Gibson, who also directed, is priming us for an epic experience — “Spartacus” in kilts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
Seattle is priming itself for a “Blackfish 2.0,” but with sharks.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2022
Now, Nasa is priming two missions to explore this intriguing world.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2017
Blake, the house DJ, is priming the audience with promises of a new band.
From Time ● Sep. 26, 2014
“I don’t like it either. God, I hate it! That woman is priming herself for a nervous breakdown. I just hope she doesn’t have it while I’m here.”
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
