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priority

[prahy-awr-i-tee, -or-] / praɪˈɔr ɪ ti, -ˈɒr- /


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“Our priority remains disciplined capital allocation and delivering reliable energy solutions that create long-term value for ratepayers, partners, and shareholders.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

A priority for Puzder in recent months has been persuading skeptical EU lawmakers to complete tariff cuts for American industrial goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"We're offering a secure, China-independent supply chain. Our priority is ensuring that the United States and its allies can access the magnets they'll need for national security and economic resilience."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Warsh’s comments suggested that reducing the balance sheet is a policy priority.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

She shoots me some priority information about you and Franny every week and I never do anything about it, so it isn’t that.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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