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prime
(redirected from prime the pump)

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prime
first grade or best quality.


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Cash for Clunkers was supposed to prime the pump, but that is a physics concept, and economics is quite different.
That's a sum of money not to be sneezed at and one that we hope will prime the pump for many more cultural successes in years to come.
It''s another blood-raising activity that will prime the pumps for a hot night on the town later.
 
 
 
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