prioritize

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Companies will prioritize the repair effort and delay growth projects, McKay said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“Any BDC that is well capitalized and doesn’t have significant capital outflow burden that a manager needs to prioritize should be well positioned,” KBW wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

They help forecast demand, optimize planting, prioritize shipments, and manage inventory.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Research and polling suggests Latino voters prioritize cost-of-living issues — such as housing, wages and inflation — over immigration, a topic often emphasized in national messaging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 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