variants
also right-of-ways
as in precedences
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 rights-of-way
But the roadway is inching closer to the full buildout possible under its original right-of-ways.
—
Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
But under state law, transit TIF revenues can pay only for the development, expansion or rehabilitation of new or existing transit passenger stations; transit maintenance, storage or service facilities; and rights-of-way for use in providing transit within the district.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
But under state law, transit TIF revenues can pay only for the development, expansion or rehabilitation of new or existing transit passenger stations; transit maintenance, storage or service facilities; and rights-of-way for use in providing transit within the district.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rights-of-way
priorities
Noun
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Their decision has highlighted deep divisions over legislative priorities and political strategy as lawmakers scramble to resolve the shutdown and address its nationwide consequences.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Al-Sharaa comes into the meeting with his own priorities.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Rights-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rights-of-way. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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