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
The city defines a through street as one where vehicles have the preferential right-of-way, and where drivers at intersecting streets must yield.
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Idaho Statesman, 17 Dec. 2025
Clearing right-of-way strips can result in the loss of trees and native vegetation; crackles, hisses and humming can be heard nearby especially during periods of high humidity; and farm fields and animal habitat can be affected by construction activities.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Dec. 2025
The associate right-of-way agent works with property owners, tenants and the public on real estate matters by handling appraisals, property acquisition, relocations and projects.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 17 Dec. 2025
Clearing right-of-way strips can result in the loss of trees and native vegetation; crackles, hisses and humming can be heard nearby especially during periods of high humidity; and farm fields and animal habitat can be affected by construction activities.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Dec. 2025
The associate right-of-way agent works with property owners, tenants and the public on real estate matters by handling appraisals, property acquisition, relocations and projects.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for right-of-way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-of-way
Noun
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In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the Condé Nast User Agreement, this Agreement will take precedence.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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With the sun, Mercury and Mars activating your fourth house of innermost feelings, family matters, living situations and your emotional stability take precedence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Los Alamitos coach Maya De Anda made the 3-point shot a priority on nearly every possession and that strategy proved successful, as the Griffins hit nine 3-pointers by halftime and finished with 13 in the game.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Premium discretionary products like Peloton’s bikes and treadmills contend with other consumer priorities, and tighter budgets may further dampen hardware demand.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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