take priority
idiom
: to be dealt with or done first
I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.
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If China’s goal is to project maritime strength, then boosting its navy fleet would presumably take priority.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The Clooneys are now very discerning about choosing work projects to ensure Alexander and Ella take priority.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
That can affect selection preferences, as individual all-around talent and event specialists take priority.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
For me, there are other ones that take priority that come from Momentary Lapse of Reason.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The Clooneys are now very discerning about choosing work projects to ensure Alexander and Ella take priority.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
That can affect selection preferences, as individual all-around talent and event specialists take priority.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
For me, there are other ones that take priority that come from Momentary Lapse of Reason.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take priority
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“Take priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20priority. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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