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prioritize

[prahy-awr-i-tahyz, -or-] / praɪˈɔr ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈɒr- /




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There will be fighting about where to start and what to prioritize, and there will be massive intracoalition differences of opinion about what major structural reform looks like.

From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026

For a gift such as this, the church board or trustee is likely to prioritize safety over returns.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

The bill’s supporters said judges should prioritize public safety when deciding whether to release defendants.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

“Actual riders frequently state in surveys that their preference is for Metro to prioritize safety along with a faster and more frequent network, not free fares.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

I’ve been trying to prioritize everything left to do.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

“Whether that comfort prioritizes scenic nature spots, access to multicultural experiences, or everyday affordability, places like Midland, Michigan, offer financial safety while still providing a good quality of life.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

When the investor raised his eyebrow and asked about a competitor with even higher returns, Stevens scoffed and said there was a small window to get into his fund, which he said prioritizes institutional investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Their skin care prioritizes overall health, if that makes sense,” Sarah Draves, 27, said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

The idea was to embed prevention specialists within targeting teams and foster a culture that prioritizes civilian security in accordance with U.S. law and international rules of war.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

"But this work demonstrates that recycling can work when society prioritizes sustainability."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026

Japan has prioritized artificial intelligence infrastructure in a 15-year strategic investment plan.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

And as time went on, the others felt that Hinds prioritized Mastodon less and less.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Following soldiers’ feedback, the company has prioritized making upgrades to improve the drone’s performance in extreme environments, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Scrolls found to contain lead could then be prioritized for CT scanning, potentially allowing many more texts to be recovered and building on the work of Seales and his collaborators.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

As I had in the past, I completely compartmentalized my life and prioritized fencing above all else.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Proposition 5 breaks up that process into two parts, prioritizing the voters’ right to oust an official before selecting a replacement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Right now, I think many are prioritizing the more urgent short-term operational challenges because if those don’t get addressed the long-term growth goals are probably moot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

“This reflects a broader shift toward couples embracing alternatives to traditional wedding jewelry and prioritizing personal preferences over convention,” Skurnik said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

The researchers believe this reflects the brain's ability to adapt to stressful situations by prioritizing information that may be important.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Human and animal foragers are constantly prioritizing and making effort-allocation decisions, even if only unconsciously.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond


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