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precedence

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


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Spending on expanding its presence in the U.K. market will take precedence in the near term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

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

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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