prime mover
Example Sentences
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There’s also a shout out to Danny Gold, the prime mover behind the Israel Defense Forces’ Iron Dome, which was developed in the teeth of opposition from the State Comptroller of Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Touting himself as the prime mover behind the transformation of Ivory Coast's economy over 14 years in office, Alassane Ouattara hopes that revamp can help secure him a fourth presidential term Saturday.
From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025
Was the Society a prime mover, or a bit player?
From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024
She added he had played a lesser role and was not the prime mover.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2023
“It is the king who is burning the books, is it not? Well, his mother, Blanche of Castile, is the prime mover, I am sure. But I gather that the king is collaborating enthusiastically.”
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
