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prioritize

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


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Ghei: We don’t think highly of the quality of governance at Beacon, as management appears to prioritize personal interests over shareholder value creation.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

In this environment, investors need to be selective and prioritize several important factors:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“We are deeply concerned by indications of support for this merger that prioritize the interests of a small group of powerful stakeholders over the broader public good,” the letter said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“Global buyers may increasingly prioritize reliability over cost, which could accelerate a shift away from geopolitically exposed regions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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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