give priority
idiom
: to deal with or do (something) first
These problems are important and should be given priority (over others).
—often + toGive priority to the people who have been waiting the longest.
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By law, however, El Paso had to give priority to state detainees, including those arrested under Operation Lone Star.
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Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
In testimony on the bills, lawmakers expressed disbelief that masks were an effective health measure, while, at other times, voiced a desire to give priority to individual freedoms.
—Katherine Jones, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
The Obama administration and the first Trump administration did not give priority attention to this complex subject, but other nations are showing leadership.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Auto service centers could give priority scheduling for mid-day appointments.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
In testimony on the bills, lawmakers expressed disbelief that masks were an effective health measure, while, at other times, voiced a desire to give priority to individual freedoms.
—Katherine Jones, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
The Obama administration and the first Trump administration did not give priority attention to this complex subject, but other nations are showing leadership.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Auto service centers could give priority scheduling for mid-day appointments.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Give priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20priority. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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