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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priorities
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The framework for permissible banking hinges on a 2014 guidance document from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which outlines eight federal enforcement priorities that banks must help uphold.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025 -
His priorities are retaining local business, attaining affordable housing, and sustainable economic environmental development to make Shawnee a welcoming community.—
PJ Green
October 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Precedences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precedences. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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