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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While these methods take precedence online, traditional marketing efforts are still used in other settings, such as TV.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Officials have cited rising risks to the labor market taking precedence over ongoing concerns about inflation holding nearly a full percentage point above the Fed's 2% target.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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He was closely tracked by the Anfield club this summer, but Florian Wirtz emerged as their priority.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Binder said restoring trust and stability would be his top priority in San Mateo County.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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