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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Bringing the 26-year-old back could be a top priority with Gus Edwards set to be released.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
In contrast, the development of self-driving vehicles is a low priority as only 13% of drivers expressed interest in AV technology.
—Seth Jacobson, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Her priorities include tackling the country’s physician shortage, increasing military spending, and countering foreign interference in politics.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Mar. 2025
Normally, keeping the government open is the union’s top priority.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
In contrast, the development of self-driving vehicles is a low priority as only 13% of drivers expressed interest in AV technology.
—Seth Jacobson, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Her priorities include tackling the country’s physician shortage, increasing military spending, and countering foreign interference in politics.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Mar. 2025
Normally, keeping the government open is the union’s top priority.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priority. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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