precedence

Example Sentences

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In Greek tragedy, the gods have the last word, but here the question becomes whether individuals’ rights should take precedence over a ruler’s edict.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chemotherapy and immunotherapy didn’t work, she said, and doctor appointments, therapy and insurance issues took precedence over home repairs.

From Los Angeles Times

From a retirement perspective — while acknowledging that market returns are not guaranteed — reducing stress, risk and tax complexity should take precedence over marginal financial gains.

From MarketWatch

For the tables below, outright weekly wins take precedence over ties and total points - and always have done, not just because that's the only way Chris would be on top at the moment!

From BBC

I can read about the fact that maybe at a time saxophone was taking precedence over jazz vocals or with each era, there’s a new focus.

From Los Angeles Times