as in priorities
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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Relevance
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priorities
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Delgado lacks the relationships necessary to bridge divides for budget deals or address crucial legislative priorities.—
Kirsten John Foy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026 -
After that, top priorities include making sure the thermostat works and that all lights and fans can be turned on and off.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Precedences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precedences. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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