priority
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Thomas said the additional revenue budget and capital funding" should provide stability and security" in line priorities in the Island Plan, it also offers a "solid boost of confidence".
From BBC
Director Helen Miller said: "Cuts to some taxes or increases in spending on priority items are feasible but will require tough choices elsewhere in a Scottish budget which will already be under some strain."
From BBC
LeBlanc said that security should be a priority and announced that the Canadian Royal Mounted Police plans to double the number of officials who work in the Canadian Embassy in Mexico this year.
From Barron's
An HHS spokesman said Operation Stork Speed remained “a top priority” for the administration and that more updates would be shared “as they become available.”
The new South Dakota plant will expand its packaged meats production—a priority for Smithfield’s CEO.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.