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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
Accessible price point, streamlining a regimen, being vegan and clean — all while being salon quality — were also major priorities for Lively when launching her products.
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Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
One of the clearest examples of the legislature’s misplaced priorities is the repeal of the vendor fee during the special session last August.
—Ryan Gonzalez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Goalkeeping and staying true to their game were two priorities Fisher highlighted.
—Chris Martucci, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Leaders who establish sustainable systems — covering time, health, finances, and values — create stability that drives professional results while preserving space for personal priorities and long-term well-being.
—Karen Hinds, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
As far as priorities go, left tackle’s urgency will be based on Yosh Nijman’s availability.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
While there is no single prescribed diet, research and clinical guidelines point to several nutrition priorities that consistently support better outcomes.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
The key is to find a balance that fits your priorities and cash flow.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Entertaining is among clients’ top priorities in kitchen design, says Rebecca Sutton, senior designer with Dallas’s Kitchen Design Concepts.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
One of the clearest examples of the legislature’s misplaced priorities is the repeal of the vendor fee during the special session last August.
—Ryan Gonzalez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Goalkeeping and staying true to their game were two priorities Fisher highlighted.
—Chris Martucci, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Leaders who establish sustainable systems — covering time, health, finances, and values — create stability that drives professional results while preserving space for personal priorities and long-term well-being.
—Karen Hinds, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
As far as priorities go, left tackle’s urgency will be based on Yosh Nijman’s availability.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
While there is no single prescribed diet, research and clinical guidelines point to several nutrition priorities that consistently support better outcomes.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026
The key is to find a balance that fits your priorities and cash flow.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Entertaining is among clients’ top priorities in kitchen design, says Rebecca Sutton, senior designer with Dallas’s Kitchen Design Concepts.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Priorities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priorities. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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