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priority

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


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Gallagher said work is continuing to "disrupt and dismantle" national priority criminal organisations.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In the months ahead, he must lay the groundwork for consensus between nearly 200 nations even as the war rattles energy markets, nations scramble for fuel supply and climate change slips down the priority list.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Autonomous-vehicle companies are required to follow a self-certification process to operate without a driver, said Bill Lamoreaux, a spokesman from the department: “ADOT’s top priority is safety.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In an email sent to Julie and shared with the BBC, Ourtime said: "Our members' safety is our top priority and we aim to create a safe and friendly environment for all users."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She was widely known for her intelligence, and she received her high school diploma at a time when education was not a priority for the female population in Iran.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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