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prioritize

[prahy-awr-i-tahyz, -or-] / praɪˈɔr ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈɒr- /


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Those who do prioritize their close friendships gain a greater appreciation of what their friends mean to them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Both SpaceX -- and rival Blue Origin, the Jeff Bezos-owned firm also vying to develop a lunar lander -- have realigned their strategies to prioritize projects related to Moon missions.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The report, Botterell noted, stated that the strategy during the Eaton fire was to prioritize “life safety first, perimeter control, and defending building as resources allowed.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Trebnick added that she sees continued evidence that the company’s strategy to consolidate its cybersecurity offerings into one platform and prioritize its focus on AI security has been resonating with customers.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The decision to prioritize a victory in space over problems on Earth was the most widespread criticism against the space program.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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