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Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, which plays a key role in the impeachment process, has also paused at making impeachment a priority.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
She told the BBC the government's priority was to ensure asylum-seekers were looked after in a "secure" and "appropriate" place.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
I was directed to a booth and got to go through the priority line because I flew premium economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Safety remains our top priority, and I’m incredibly proud of our team and how they’re handling this very challenging situation,” Lehmkuhl said on the call.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Really? Is this your top priority in the middle of this crisis?”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
He specifically instructed NOAA, which is under his purview, to take offshore oil production, pipeline maintenance, spaceport infrastructure, desalination projects and undersea cables into consideration, citing national priorities and economic interests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
He has noted a shift in buyers' priorities in recent months, including being wary of south-facing windows.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
At Air India, Gebremariam's priorities will include rebuilding workplace culture, lifting employee morale, accelerating delayed fleet expansion and refurbishment, and reshaping the airline's network to stem losses, experts say.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
That clash of both public and governmental priorities meant that the final two-year moratorium came with some inconvenient carveouts.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Another item for that list: Byrd not being available to drive Axel to the sanctuary tomorrow thanks to her other priorities.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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Bush's Address on 9/11
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