have priority

phrase

: to require being dealt with or done first : to be more important (than something else)
The house needs lots of work but getting my debts paid has priority.
often + over
Health concerns should have priority over comfort.

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“Have priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20priority. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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