prime
adjective
of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration.
primes
Example Sentences
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The players once hailed as the country’s golden generation were older, slower, and looking at their primes in the rearview mirror.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
"Our joint approach brings together three leading global defence primes at the heart of UK combat air capability, offering the UK a next-generation, cost‑effective, capable and reliable solution," a BAE Systems spokesperson said.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
The Pentagon has also prioritized research and development, publicly criticizing the traditional defense primes for allocating cash to dividends and stock buybacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Report B primes a “Why you can’t trust collagen research” story.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026
He stayed up at night, trying to figure out what it is in the delivery of a tennis serve that primes his judgment.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
