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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
Some policies were met with praise In some areas, business priorities did manage to win passage in the legislature this year.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Developing that wisdom and discernment also shapes how people think about ambition, priorities, and the increasingly elusive idea of work-life balance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Not having to consider finances or James’ specific (and largely unknown) priorities, members of The Athletic’s NBA staff have some ideas.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Instead, the role often centers on helping individuals identify the relevant questions, organize competing priorities, and bring clarity to areas that may feel overwhelming.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
May 21 – June 20 A small realization about money or priorities could solve more than one problem today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 A small realization about money or priorities could solve more than one problem today.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2026
The priorities recorded in the survey, centered around the city’s core services, haven’t changed in the months that the survey has remained open, Darling said.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Unlocking about $20 billion of EU funds for Hungary frozen during Orbán's time in office over rule-of-law and corruption concerns is among the incoming prime minister's top priorities.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Developing that wisdom and discernment also shapes how people think about ambition, priorities, and the increasingly elusive idea of work-life balance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Not having to consider finances or James’ specific (and largely unknown) priorities, members of The Athletic’s NBA staff have some ideas.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Instead, the role often centers on helping individuals identify the relevant questions, organize competing priorities, and bring clarity to areas that may feel overwhelming.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
May 21 – June 20 A small realization about money or priorities could solve more than one problem today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Gemini May 21 – June 20 A small realization about money or priorities could solve more than one problem today.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2026
The priorities recorded in the survey, centered around the city’s core services, haven’t changed in the months that the survey has remained open, Darling said.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Unlocking about $20 billion of EU funds for Hungary frozen during Orbán's time in office over rule-of-law and corruption concerns is among the incoming prime minister's top priorities.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
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“Priorities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priorities. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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