Collocations for "priming"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "priming" in context.
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prime
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- the [new, current, previous] prime minister
- the [Canadian] Prime Minster
- the Prime Minister of [Canada]
- a prime [ingredient, feature] of
- is a prime factor in
- the prime [cause, source, purpose, aim, focus, goal] (of)
- is the prime cause of heart [attacks, diseases, problems]
- the prime reason [why, as to, behind, for]
- a prime-time [show, program, event]
- prime-time [TV, television, radio, advertising, viewing figures]
- [that] is a prime example of [his ignorance, the problem]
- is a prime example of [when, why, how]
- a prime example of how (not) to [do, say, make, give]
- a prime example of good [behavior, manners, practice]
- a prime [requisite, need]
- prime real estate
- bought a prime [property, building, lot]
- [set, built, located] in a prime [area, location]
- prime [ribs, cuts] of [beef, pork]
- is the prime authority on [Shakespeare, ancient civilizations]
- is a prime mover [in, of]
- [3, 7, 23] is a prime number
- prime a [rifle, gun, weapon, firearm]
- primed to [kill, serve, explode]
- prime [a bomb, the device, an explosive] for [detonation, explosion]
- prime the [table, surface, wall, door] for [painting, polishing]
- primed himself for the [fight, interview, meeting, exam, championship final]
- primed for [fame, greatness, stardom]
- primed to be a [star, singer, winner]
- prime the [pump, engine]
- prime the [canvas, wall] (before, first)
- primed by his [advisors, managers, ministers]
- the [president, owner] was primed by his [advisors]
- is (still) in the prime of her life
- is (still) in his prime
- cut [down, short] in her prime
- these [leftovers, cars] are past their prime
- the prime of his [sporting, acting] career
- numbers that are primes
'priming' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):