prime

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“You’ve got to be ready for prime time and you’re not,” said Birotte, a former U.S. attorney himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In holding off before taking action, the prime minister is putting himself out of step with some of his allies.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The Defense Department “is committed to scaling cost-effective autonomous solutions for the joint force and Lucas continues to be a prime example,” the spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

As Barron’s previously reported, machines of the future may be able to execute something called Shor’s algorithm: a quantum algorithm that can factor large numbers into their prime components.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He could use it to warn the prime minister.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz