priority
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“Right now, our priority is recovering physically, grieving her, and trying to regain some sense of normalcy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
"TikTok's priority has always been fostering a safe and positive space where people can be creative, discover what they love, and connect with their community," a company spokesperson told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Throughout the week, Federal Reserve officials have said that tamping down inflation is the central bank’s priority as the labor market continues to hum and parts of the economy show growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
For example: If your priority is paying for a grandchild’s tuition or donating to a beloved charity, you’re more likely to fall for a scheme that promises to fulfill that goal.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
There, he reminded me how much he missed me and let me prove to him that he’s a big priority in my life.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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While some teenagers may mark their 18th birthdays by buying a lottery ticket or getting a first tattoo, Deon Radcliff Jr. had different priorities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
HHS notified 16 nonprofits and universities in August that grants from the Office of Minority Health had been canceled, saying in letters to nonprofits the cancellations were due to “limited” funding and new priorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
They complained in interviews with The Times that Newsom and legislative leaders focused on other priorities, including recovery from the 2025 L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
She will face numerous challenges in the role, including getting NHS waiting lists in England down, improving relations with senior doctors and making progress on social care - one of Andy Burnham's priorities.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Maybe it has something to do with Dauntless priorities: training comes first, technology comes second.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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