as in precedence
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important
the bill for emergency aid was immediately granted right-of-way
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Recent Examples of right-of-way
That route was the right-of-way set up in the 1920s for an above-ground section of Cincinnati’s subway that was never completed.
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Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
There is a caveat: Interested residents must submit their plans to the city Development Services Department and obtain proper right-of-way permits.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
The infrastructure would be built entirely within a 32-foot-wide existing right-of-way and aims to maintain the adjacent multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Most of the incidents involved right-angle crashes attributed to northbound and southbound traffic from Iowa Street failing to yield the right-of-way to U.S. 231 traffic, INDOT officials said.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
There is a caveat: Interested residents must submit their plans to the city Development Services Department and obtain proper right-of-way permits.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
The infrastructure would be built entirely within a 32-foot-wide existing right-of-way and aims to maintain the adjacent multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Most of the incidents involved right-angle crashes attributed to northbound and southbound traffic from Iowa Street failing to yield the right-of-way to U.S. 231 traffic, INDOT officials said.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-of-way
Noun
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Light and natural materials take precedence in all of the studio’s projects, which are each filtered through the unique lens of client and context.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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This fourth pillar should take precedence right now, a time when, according to my company's research, deal volume is down and VCs are focused on supporting their existing portfolio companies toward successful future rounds or exits.—
Ray Zhou,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Under Walsh’s leadership, the two sides also finally brought back best-on-best international play — which has long been a priority for the players.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Pushing back against violent crime in Louisville and around the state is another priority.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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