have priority
idiom
: 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 + overHealth concerns should have priority over comfort.
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Those who upgraded to an extra legroom seat will also have priority boarding.
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Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
During the application window, families who earn up to 300% of the federal poverty level have priority.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
That means job applicants from top schools or those located near company headquarters have priority, Chelsea Schein, Veris’s vice president of research strategy, told the Wall Street Journal.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Rolling Stone's Future of Music showcase is open to all SXSW badge holders as well as Music Wristbands, who will have priority admission to the event.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
During the application window, families who earn up to 300% of the federal poverty level have priority.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
That means job applicants from top schools or those located near company headquarters have priority, Chelsea Schein, Veris’s vice president of research strategy, told the Wall Street Journal.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Rolling Stone's Future of Music showcase is open to all SXSW badge holders as well as Music Wristbands, who will have priority admission to the event.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for have priority
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“Have priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20priority. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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