take priority
idiom
: to be dealt with or done first
I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.
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The selection, curated with an emphasis on sustainability and winemakers from underrepresented backgrounds, is drawing attention in a city where European bottles often take priority.
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Rachel King, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Lawmakers also have to decide whether rebates should take priority in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which climate policy expert Danny Cullenward said is overloaded with a variety of other state projects.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
However, whether or not these take priority over other Social Security program changes remains to be seen.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
And, right now, natural products should take priority over things like protein shakes.
—New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
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Rachel King, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Lawmakers also have to decide whether rebates should take priority in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which climate policy expert Danny Cullenward said is overloaded with a variety of other state projects.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
However, whether or not these take priority over other Social Security program changes remains to be seen.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
And, right now, natural products should take priority over things like protein shakes.
—New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Take priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20priority. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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