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
However, test trains, construction vehicles and equipment will be active on the railroad right-of-way and the tracks throughout the weekend.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The work will be attempted to be within existing right-of-way.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The Land Rover had the right-of-way heading northbound on 16th Street, according to police.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 May 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
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The work will be attempted to be within existing right-of-way.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
The Land Rover had the right-of-way heading northbound on 16th Street, according to police.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-of-way
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But, for one night, the Knicks' historic victory took precedence over a war of words.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Hockney’s own work may have had its touches of anxiety and tension, but humor, wit, resplendent color, a touch of unapologetic sentimentality, even beauty—these facets took precedence.—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Calls about stray dogs are added to the response queue, but public safety calls receive priority.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Joseph also criticized the inability of lawmakers to work across the aisle to pass legislation that would help residents rather than focusing on the priorities of special interests.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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