come first
idiom
: to be more important than something else
He cares about his job, but his family comes first.
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District officials say the reductions will come first through attrition, retirement, and typical turnover, with a goal of minimizing impact on classrooms.
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Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Patrice gently reminds us that essentials like rent, utilities, groceries, and household needs should always come first—no exceptions, even during the festive season.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
While rescheduling may be disappointing, safety must come first.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Nov. 2025
It's first come first serve for the 1st floor, mezzanine, and second floor bar.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Patrice gently reminds us that essentials like rent, utilities, groceries, and household needs should always come first—no exceptions, even during the festive season.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
While rescheduling may be disappointing, safety must come first.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Nov. 2025
It's first come first serve for the 1st floor, mezzanine, and second floor bar.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for come first
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“Come first.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20first. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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