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prime

[prahym] / praɪm /






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On Tuesday evening, the House of Commons voted not to refer the prime minister to the Privileges Committee by 335 votes to 233.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

His Pheu Thai party, and its earlier iterations, was Thailand's most successful political party of the 21st century, with the Shinawatra family producing four prime ministers and drawing widespread support from the rural masses.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

While mortgage rates have drifted lower just ahead of the prime spring buying season, they are still above 6% for a 30-year fixed loan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

So far this year, Moscow has said Robert Fico, the prime minister of Slovakia, will attend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“The short life span has always been a prime limiting factor in education,” he told George and Julie.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien




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