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prioritize

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


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A high-energy laser that cannot precisely track a target moving at speed, or that cannot prioritize among dozens of incoming threats simultaneously, is just an extremely expensive light source.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

That trust is built through a track record of decisions that prioritize things like player health.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

In corporate governance, for example, these systems filter data, prioritize signals and determine what appears material before decisions are even discussed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

"We support the constitutionally elected Bolivian government and urge the mobilized groups to prioritize dialogue and negotiation within the established constitutional framework as a fundamental tool of democracy," it added.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Her choice to prioritize family life did nothing to dampen her parents’ pride in her academic achievements.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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