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precedence

[pres-i-duhns, pri-seed-ns] / ˈprɛs ɪ dəns, prɪˈsid ns /


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"Not in our building," says Kayal when asked about the precedence given to Hebrew.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

That connection appears to restrict how freely the plants can adapt, with selection for larger flowers taking precedence over the potential benefit of earlier flowering.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

If you die intestate — without a will — the state’s laws will take precedence.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

Pradhan said the scale of devastation meant reconstruction could take precedence over promises to transform the economy and accelerate development.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The idea of “group rights” was that no racial or ethnic group could take precedence over any other.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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