precedence
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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
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
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
A negative correlation, like the one seen now, indicates fears of inflation are dominating, while a positive correlation would suggest growth risks are taking precedence.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
But in 1684, Halley’s affairs were thrown into confusion by the death of his father and the project was abandoned for many years, as other matters took precedence.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
Vocabulary lists containing precedence
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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