prime
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Young animals are especially vulnerable as the umbilical cord and wounds from typical husbandry practices such as castration are prime sites for infestation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Healey was pushing the prime minister to commit to hitting that mark by 2030.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
That feature is the prime rationale for the 60/40 portfolio, a classic investment strategy allocating 60% to stocks for growth and 40% to fixed-income for security and stability.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Pulisic, the team leader in goals and games played, and McKennie, the heart of the U.S. midfield, are both in their prime at 27.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I met the king of Saudi Arabia, the president of Argentina, the prime ministers of Japan and Ethiopia.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing prime
Arithmetic
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The ACT Math Test: Number and Quantity
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Beam Me Up: Talking About Star Trek
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