as in priority
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important his merchandise order takes precedence because we received it first

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Recent Examples of precedence Even Murphy, a center back, has taken precedence over Rosenberry out wide. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 May 2025 Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22) Work priorities take precedence today. Usa Today, USA Today, 16 May 2025 Preserving pitcher health will continue to take precedence. Katie Woo, New York Times, 16 May 2025 In manufacturing, keeping OT systems online may take precedence over administrative tools. Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for precedence
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priority
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  • With $20 million in cap space, the priority is be up front, and Marner makes a ton of sense to help supercharge what was a below-average offense and give Clayton Keller more help.
    Scott Powers, New York Times, 14 June 2025
  • Not only this, but additional reports highlight that exclusivity and seclusion, like private villas, are now a top priority for luxury travelers.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025

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“Precedence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precedence. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.

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