prime time

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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

In a Wednesday prime time address, the president assured that the U.S. would eventually end the war with Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz would “open up naturally” thereafter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Agents aren’t ready for prime time in doing the kind of execution on financial tasks that carry a lot of weight or importance,” Kates said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

MS NOW has seen improved ratings in prime time with opinion programming since the network was re-branded in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

A story no one would schedule for prime time.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen