Example Sentences

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Seattle is priming itself for a “Blackfish 2.0,” but with sharks.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2022

A record-dry start to the year in California, coupled with extreme temperature swings, is priming the landscape to burn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 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