priorities

plural of priority
as in precedences
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important the committee has decided to give your request priority, so you'll have a meeting early tomorrow morning

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Recent Examples of priorities 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 On the other hand, changing priorities for the American populace may prompt policy changes to address rising demand for certain medical specialties. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025 Wambsganss’ top policy priorities, according to her candidate questionnaire, are lowering property taxes, education and public safety, including support for first responders and border security. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025 If elected, Hinz’s top priorities will include creating a high-quality educational experience for all students, as well as advocating for student safety, according to the survey. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025 This three-year agreement saves the Equity-League Health Fund while also making strides in our other priorities, including scheduling and physical therapy access. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025 Should voters elect him to a third term, Higgins said one of his priorities will be to add more training to the program. Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025 Zydlewski worked with Collins’s office to revise Sea Grant’s funding application, specifying how the program aligned with Administration priorities. Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Priorities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priorities. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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