as in precedence
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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Most economists expect some sort of additional stimulus this weekend, but there are many differing views on its size as well as the priorities of the package.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Hudson's office didn't respond to a request for comment on his plans or health priorities.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
Ramping up their entertainment offerings is another high priority for Ford, including bringing your favoriate streaming apps into the center screen console.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
Boundaries were another big priority for me—and learning how to implement them too.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Oct. 2024
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
Hudson's office didn't respond to a request for comment on his plans or health priorities.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
Ramping up their entertainment offerings is another high priority for Ford, including bringing your favoriate streaming apps into the center screen console.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
Boundaries were another big priority for me—and learning how to implement them too.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priority. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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