have priority
idiom
: to require being dealt with or done first : to be more important (than something else)
The house needs lots of work but getting my debts paid has priority.
—often + overHealth concerns should have priority over comfort.
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The event is to celebrate the school's spring 2025 graduates, who will have priority seating at the event, the university said on its website.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Lower-income families have priority, and there’s no cap on how many credits each family can claim.
—Audrey Dutton, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo-laden vessels and those with larger tonnage capacity will have priority, the ACP says.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
The pro team would have priority use for 20 game days.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Lower-income families have priority, and there’s no cap on how many credits each family can claim.
—Audrey Dutton, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2025
Cargo-laden vessels and those with larger tonnage capacity will have priority, the ACP says.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
The pro team would have priority use for 20 game days.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Have priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20priority. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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