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primes

  • plural of prime.
  • present tense form of prime (3rd person singular).

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That is encouraging new entrants to work with the primes through production partnerships, said Gruen.

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

Rivian Automotive shares were rising Tuesday after an analyst suggested the carmaker’s upcoming midsize SUV primes it to benefit from a likely upcoming resurgence in electric-vehicle demand.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

"Obviously in their primes, they were just absolutely unbelievable. I was watching it as a kid," Littler said.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 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