give precedence to
phrase
somewhat formal
: to treat (someone or something) as more important
Many small businesses complain that the government's policies give precedence to large corporations.
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“Give precedence to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20precedence%20to. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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