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
Fight led to shooting, Denton cops say Investigators determined that Jackson, Guster, the victim and the victim’s friend were involved in an argument over a right-of-way issue in the parking lot, police said.
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The new rules state that e-bike or e-scooter operators must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and give an audible signal before passing or overtaking them.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Land ownership is fiercely protected, making right-of-way acquisition expensive and contentious.
—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
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The new rules state that e-bike or e-scooter operators must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and give an audible signal before passing or overtaking them.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Land ownership is fiercely protected, making right-of-way acquisition expensive and contentious.
—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
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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 29 Nov. 2025.
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