precedences

plural of precedence
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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