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missdaredevil
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The mainstream has been *primed* for a rhythmic female star to step into the forefront of pop music.
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pugachevV
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| Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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| It means that they have been led to expect a rythmic female star to step into the forefront of pop music. |
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missdaredevil
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| Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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what does *prime* mean in thise case?
could you use it in another sentence?
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pugachevV
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primed = led to expect or to supply someone with information.
They were primed for a difficult game against last year's champions. |
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missdaredevil
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| Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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| They are expecting a difficult game with the opposing team? |
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