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prioritize

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


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Meanwhile, Target faced skepticism over its turnaround efforts, as consumers prioritize basic essentials over clothing and home decor.

From MarketWatch Aug. 16, 2026

Lula has vowed to increase defense spending, and to prioritize the fight against organized crime.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Another 15,000 were given to HSI’s cross-border financial crimes unit, which was told to prioritize them over money laundering and fraud cases, a former high-level HSI official said.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

He’s siding with delivery companies that prioritize rapid service over safety and resist accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

I made a mental list of what I wanted to prioritize in my life—things like community service and charitable work were on the top.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

“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

The strategy can appear somewhat random because it prioritizes gathering information over directly pursuing the answer.

From Science Daily Jun. 19, 2026

A more conservative allocation, such as 40% stocks and 60% bonds, generally prioritizes capital preservation over growth.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

But in April the company said that facility is now on hold as it prioritizes other projects.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

Bejar is the first witness to take the stand and has argued that the company prioritized profits over safety by encouraging people to spend more and more time on Facebook and Instagram.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Early Wednesday, fire crews prioritized protecting structures as the inferno charged toward Highway 1.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

If companies don’t submit notices, their substances could be prioritized for FDA scrutiny, according to the proposed rule.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Employers rated job-specific abilities first, while educators ranked them last and prioritized broader “soft” skills.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

For the first time at Duke, I prioritized my personal happiness.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

He adds that Baidu is prioritizing user experience, product quality and user AI adoption, which will likely weigh on near-term advertising revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Wilson, whose last error occurred July 6, 2025, credits his dad with prioritizing defense.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Germany committed €11.5 billion for 2026, prioritizing IRIS-T air defense, drones and artillery, while Norway’s assistance for 2026 is worth about $8 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Brazil's representative made a similar note, saying "the organization must play a constructive role, prioritizing the opening of channels for negotiation."

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Her brother talking about prioritizing his own interests over hers wasn’t that different from her prioritizing Mr. Griswold’s game over the cipher challenge.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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