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primes

  • plural
    of prime.
    prime
    adjective
    of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration.
  • present tense form
    of prime (3rd person singular).
    prime
    adjective
    of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration.

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That is a faster rate of growth than larger defense primes, most of which are expected to post compound annual growth rates in the 5% to 7% range, according to Visible Alpha.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Report B primes a “Why you can’t trust collagen research” story.

From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026

A bout that should have happened in both men's primes, it now lingers as boxing's great what-if - but it appears it may finally be made a reality.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026

Not everything points to a resounding victory for defense primes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 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