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
Land ownership is fiercely protected, making right-of-way acquisition expensive and contentious.
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Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Smith said the mayor’s office wanted answers to operational and safety questions about the project after learning it’d proceed solely under the state’s right-of-way.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
If approved, negotiations for right-of-way acquisition for the western segment of the road expansion would stop and all offers would be rescinded, Ronaldson said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Motorists on the highway have the right-of-way.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
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Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Smith said the mayor’s office wanted answers to operational and safety questions about the project after learning it’d proceed solely under the state’s right-of-way.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
If approved, negotiations for right-of-way acquisition for the western segment of the road expansion would stop and all offers would be rescinded, Ronaldson said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Motorists on the highway have the right-of-way.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-of-way
Noun
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Kalshi’s core argument has been that CFTC rules should take precedence over the application of state gambling regulations.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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If the Lower and Upper Houses choose different candidates, the Lower House’s selection takes precedence.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This three-year agreement saves the Equity-League Health Fund while also making strides in our other priorities, including scheduling and physical therapy access.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to go to from the current 449 locations, to 350 or so, including the 125 priority stores that will get disproportionately higher investment for things like more staffing and new lighting.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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