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precedence

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


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The combined companies would own multiple stations in many large markets and the states fear cost-cutting will take precedence over journalism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

And for some countries tackling things that are much more elemental to their own population's existence have to take precedence over worrying about financial crimes in wealthier countries.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

If Facebook or Instagram are invaluable tools for a business to attract customers, that should probably take precedence over credit-card point tallies and the need to travel in style, Grossman notes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 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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