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 But since then, it’s become a top priority, not only for school districts, but also for community leaders. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025 Safeguarding the City of Charlotte brand and protecting the Charlotte Douglas International Airport are key priorities. Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025 Cotton traceability has become a major priority for many companies with regions such as the European Union proposing and adopting more stringent regulations for reporting and due diligence throughout the cotton supply chain. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025 International Workplace Group’s survey of more than 500 U.K. chief executives reveals bosses are notably absent from the workplace—that is, despite a quarter believing that a return to the office full-time is a priority. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for priority
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precedence
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  • Sadly, and as usual, greed takes precedence over logic.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The learning curve for young catchers can be severe and the defensive part of the job takes precedence.
    David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priority. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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