as in precedence
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important
the committee has decided to give your request priority, so you'll have a meeting early tomorrow morning
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The safety and well-being of our attendees, staff, and community are our top priority.
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
The safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Hilton is closely monitoring the situation with the safety and security of our guests and team members as our top priority.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
One bill or two, with little time to waste on achieving Trump’s priorities
House Republicans want a single package.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
The safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Hilton is closely monitoring the situation with the safety and security of our guests and team members as our top priority.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
One bill or two, with little time to waste on achieving Trump’s priorities
House Republicans want a single package.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priority. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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