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priority

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


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Its leadership wants at least two things from the negotiations with Washington as a priority.

From BBC • 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

"Good neighborliness, respectful relations between nations, and strengthening our political, cultural and trade ties should always be a priority," Sanchez told AFP, adding that Peru-US relations "cannot be an exception."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

IRS CEO Frank Bisagnano has said collections are a priority.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“The right thing for himself, maybe. I don’t think Holly is at the top of his priority list.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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