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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In the home, this translates to interiors that feel calm and intentional, where restraint, negative space, and emotional warmth take priority over trends or polish.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Strategy and technology take priority.
—Katerin Le Folcalvez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Industrial applications take priority Industrial adoption is more practical than home use for Neo.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Each episode is both thoughtful about the process without being overly instructive, letting the joys of these little adventures take priority.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
Strategy and technology take priority.
—Katerin Le Folcalvez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Industrial applications take priority Industrial adoption is more practical than home use for Neo.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Each episode is both thoughtful about the process without being overly instructive, letting the joys of these little adventures take priority.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Take priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20priority. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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