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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Recent Examples of priority The priority usually involves treating the cause of amnesia to help people regain their memories. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025 Your decision to make the hostages a priority helped bring many people home. Tal Shoham, Time, 9 May 2025 Quality time is a priority in the Burruss/Tucker household. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 May 2025 Suzman expects that the foundation will narrow its focus to top priorities. Thalia Beaty, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for priority
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precedence
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  • Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22) Work priorities take precedence today.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • Preserving pitcher health will continue to take precedence.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 16 May 2025

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“Priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priority. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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