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
Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The airline also highlighted Federal Aviation Administration right-of-way protocols.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
However, Caldwell city staff said the city already has funding and right-of-way secured for the utility extensions and can build them independently if the highway schedule slips.
—Noah Daly
april 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Placer County officials said the remaining $28 million not part of the construction contract would go to pay for right-of-way acquisition, environmental permits, a design consultant contract, relocation of PG&E power lines, county staff time and construction management.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The airline also highlighted Federal Aviation Administration right-of-way protocols.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
However, Caldwell city staff said the city already has funding and right-of-way secured for the utility extensions and can build them independently if the highway schedule slips.
—Noah Daly
april 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Placer County officials said the remaining $28 million not part of the construction contract would go to pay for right-of-way acquisition, environmental permits, a design consultant contract, relocation of PG&E power lines, county staff time and construction management.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-of-way
Noun
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Most ground covers stick close to the ground, allowing other plants to take visual precedence.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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With inflation surging again, high interest rates remaining paused and borrowing costs subsequently elevated, short-term protection for your money takes precedence now … or at least until economic conditions begin to improve.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The San Diego Union-Tribune emailed a series of questions to Shaw and other candidates to help inform voters about their positions, priorities and plans if elected.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Asked whether Raman’s framing resonated politically, Schnur said many voters tune into the debate primarily to hear candidates discuss policy positions and leadership priorities, making arguments about political maneuvering potentially harder for casual audiences to follow.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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