prime time

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The UK version, which has been running for 10 seasons, is broadcast at prime time on Channel 4's sister channel E4.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

As of now, he cautioned, they aren’t ready for prime time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The summer will also be prime time for the other big trade cloud hanging over businesses: The renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The streamer and the league worked together to make the Yankees-Giants game happen one day early and present it in prime time Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

A story no one would schedule for prime time.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen