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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
The announcement of his hire comes just day after massive layoffs across the entire Paramount conglomerate, which Ellison said were necessary to facilitate changing priorities.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
But there are political realities at play too, because reneging on deals could affect other foreign policy or economic priorities.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
One of Flick’s main priorities is not losing any more players to injury.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The revelation left her wondering about her place in her husband’s priorities — and what the future would look like for her and their children if something happened to him.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The Democrats continue to insist on health care priorities, including an extension of expiring tax credits for millions of Americans who get health insurance via the Affordable Care Act.
—Kendall Wright, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Despite his immense talent, New York has other priorities this offseason and has a rising star to man first base in Rice.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Over the course of their four-year terms, City Council members will be asked to balance municipal priorities such as infrastructure and public safety with residents’ concerns about property taxes.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
Clear outfield logjam Two of the biggest priorities for the Red Sox this offseason will be bringing back Alex Bregman and adding a power bat.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
But there are political realities at play too, because reneging on deals could affect other foreign policy or economic priorities.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
One of Flick’s main priorities is not losing any more players to injury.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The revelation left her wondering about her place in her husband’s priorities — and what the future would look like for her and their children if something happened to him.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The Democrats continue to insist on health care priorities, including an extension of expiring tax credits for millions of Americans who get health insurance via the Affordable Care Act.
—Kendall Wright, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Despite his immense talent, New York has other priorities this offseason and has a rising star to man first base in Rice.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Over the course of their four-year terms, City Council members will be asked to balance municipal priorities such as infrastructure and public safety with residents’ concerns about property taxes.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
Clear outfield logjam Two of the biggest priorities for the Red Sox this offseason will be bringing back Alex Bregman and adding a power bat.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Priorities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priorities. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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