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precedence

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


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Called the Bergen Loop, the project is nowhere close to fruition, with the Hudson Tunnel project and various other elements of the program taking precedence.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2026

But Epstein talk has definitely been on the back burner in recent weeks, with the war in Iran especially taking precedence.

From Slate Apr. 10, 2026

With the great majority of past presidents personal mood didn’t have such precedence.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 2, 2026

Few could say they were surprised by the nine changes after the Portuguese had hinted in his pre-match comments that surviving in the Premier League took precedence.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

The feast took precedence, unless you had a pass to go into town to sell crafts or had hired yourself out for day labor.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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