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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With issues spanning social, economic, and political landscapes, the outcomes could mark a shift in the state's policies and priorities.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Double down on executing your business plans and priorities.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At the time, a source told PEOPLE that her kids and Affleck's kids were the couple's top priority.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
These challenges underscore the complexity of building consensus among nearly 200 countries, each with distinct priorities and environmental issues.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Double down on executing your business plans and priorities.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
At the time, a source told PEOPLE that her kids and Affleck's kids were the couple's top priority.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
These challenges underscore the complexity of building consensus among nearly 200 countries, each with distinct priorities and environmental issues.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priority. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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