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
In recent years, ITD has been in a scramble to secure right-of-ways for the extension, as the populations of Ada, Canyon and Gem counties keeps growing and as growth pushes insistently north and west.
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
The project includes swapping existing right-of-way fencing for new wildlife fencing with gates, building box culverts, devising wildlife escape ramps and placing traffic signs to warn of wildlife in the area.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Drivers are required to stop and yield the right-of-way to approaching vehicles at intersections with flashing red lights, similar to a four-way stop, according to state law.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
That negotiation took 4½ years, and extended to small cell technology, an effort by telecoms like Verizon and CenturyLink to deploy poles in the public right-of-way to boost cellular phone signals to 5G speeds without compensating cities financially.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
The project includes swapping existing right-of-way fencing for new wildlife fencing with gates, building box culverts, devising wildlife escape ramps and placing traffic signs to warn of wildlife in the area.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Drivers are required to stop and yield the right-of-way to approaching vehicles at intersections with flashing red lights, similar to a four-way stop, according to state law.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
That negotiation took 4½ years, and extended to small cell technology, an effort by telecoms like Verizon and CenturyLink to deploy poles in the public right-of-way to boost cellular phone signals to 5G speeds without compensating cities financially.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-of-way
Noun
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Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22) Work priorities take precedence today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Preserving pitcher health will continue to take precedence.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Since she was sworn in more than two years ago, Martinez has said that improving mental health care in jails is a priority.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Revitalizing American manufacturing was also a priority of former Presidents Biden and Obama.—
Liam McBain,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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