priority
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They ensured families were given priority to see the man who wronged their loved ones face justice.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
"I flew from Shanghai to Chongqing this morning, and the first priority is this shoot," 30-year-old Liu Changqing told AFP, dressed in one of the heavy motorcycle jackets rented to customers, despite the sweltering heat.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
The fund has returned more than $13 billion in forfeited assets to victims and their families since 2000, according to the department, which has said paying victims is a priority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Government spending, including civil servant bonuses and social assistance, helped underpin consumption, while investment was driven by infrastructure projects under national priority programs, the central bank noted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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
The shift toward later parenthood reflects a shift in priorities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Part of the reason, it says, is balancing nature recovery with "wider priorities including offshore wind development and fisheries."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Replenishing munitions stockpiles and increasing shipbuilding capacity are top Trump administration priorities, and have been pain points for the U.S. military.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Our transformation is well underway, and we’re executing with discipline on our priorities to deliver durable, profitable growth over the long term,” Lores said in a release.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
But due to wartime priorities, very little new housing had been developed.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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