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prime

[prahym] / praɪm /






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Ten years later, seated in the Oval Office, he would tell Italy’s then prime minister that Pavarotti, who died in 2007, was a “friend of mine, great friend of mine.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"Because, you know, he's a wartime prime minister."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Reports have suggested the prime minister is preparing to unveil an additional £13.5bn after negotiations with the department, possibly in the coming days.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The prime minister's spokesman declined to comment, referring reporters to the earlier statement from MHCLG.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He was, after all, in the prime of his life.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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