hierarchizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of hierarchize
as in prioritizes

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  1. prioritizes
  2. files
  3. grades
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  • But to be at a certain level and still be committed to excellence, and also do it in a way that’s kind, fair, equitable, that prioritizes the care of Black people.
    — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Her platform prioritizes policies focused on human rights such as pathways to citizenship, access to medical care, more affordable housing and protections for LGBTQ Kansans, according to her website.
    — Sofi Zeman July 17, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
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  • This year, revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files about the notorious pedophile's connections to Gates put even more strain on Buffett's relationship with Microsoft's co-founder.
    — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • When finance leaders think about excise tax, the conversation often starts and ends with the tax team being a cost center that files the returns, meets the deadlines and avoids penalties.
    — Ryan Padget, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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  • There are fewer concerns over Šmits, who may not skate quite as well as Carels and Reid and hasn’t produced the same volume of offense, but is still considered adept in both areas, with a shot that grades out better than both.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The 4Cs is the standard GIA grading scale for diamonds, which grades on cut, color, clarity, and carat size.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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