priority
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The top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is a "priority" on the warship USS Lincoln, following reports of difficult conditions on board the long-deployed ship.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The U.S. would ensure that Syria and Lebanon make securing the border and disrupting smuggling a priority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Natural landscapes and wildlife would take priority over agriculture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Protecting religious freedom and practice has been a Paxton priority since he became attorney general in 2015, generating loyal support from grassroots conservatives.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Javi was the one who had suggested I make it a priority to talk to Ms. Taggart.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
His choices have led him to a particular kind of lifestyle, one that reflects his priorities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
But Alzugaray said most Cubans have other priorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
A Kosovo government spokesperson said: "We value the willingness of partner countries to initiate and advance new co-operation initiatives that serve common interests, mutual priorities, and the strengthening of international justice mechanisms".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
And as for the reward, Drave’s personal fortune wasn’t high on his list of priorities.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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Bush's Address on 9/11
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