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priority

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


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Francesca Paul, partner at Fletchers Solicitors, said the priority must be "transparency, accountability, and patient safety".

From BBC

They threatened an exodus after she issued “a little mission statement” spelling out her priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was no longer a matter for the civil servants behind the scenes it was now a priority for their political masters.

From BBC

England opener Ben Duckett says greater professionalism this summer will be a major "priority" for him following a winter Ashes series blighted by off-the-field issues.

From BBC

According to Dr. Conrad Helm, "The comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach provides an excellent basis for thoroughly documenting the diversity of marine annelids and, at the same time, for specifically defining future research priorities."

From Science Daily