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prioritize

[prahy-awr-i-tahyz, -or-] / praɪˈɔr ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈɒr- /


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Moonshot AI posted on X over the weekend that exploding demand for Kimi K3 had pushed capacity to its limits, leading the company to temporarily pause new sign-ups to prioritize compute access for current members.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

While some stock pickers prioritize emotion over reason, many remain rooted in reality.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

California established mental health diversion in 2018 to prioritize treatment over punishment for eligible defendants whose mental illness contributed to their alleged offenses.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

They’re exploring schools that prioritize life skills, call teachers “guides” or “coaches” and use AI-based tutors that tailor the curriculum to the child’s individual needs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

I’ve been trying to prioritize everything left to do.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

“While direct-to-consumer platforms have increased patient access to GLP-1 receptor agonists, these findings suggest that some do so through impersonal care that prioritizes quick prescriptions over comprehensive care,” the researchers wrote.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

The idea was to embed prevention specialists within targeting teams and foster a culture that prioritizes civilian security in accordance with U.S. law and international rules of war.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

"But this work demonstrates that recycling can work when society prioritizes sustainability."

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

Secretary of State Shirley Weber and other officials have said California’s voting system prioritizes voter accessibility and security over speedy results.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

The negativity could actually be a boon for Apple, which has long marketed itself as a company that prioritizes user privacy and safety.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

“The President wants the United States to be treated fairly and he has prioritized using foreign policy to enhance domestic economic prosperity.”

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

But in the past few decades, private pensions have all but disappeared, and many workers are not saving enough for retirement — either because they can’t afford to or because they haven’t prioritized it.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

In addition to changing the lighting and painting the walls, Miranda-Martin prioritized the window treatments, with pinch pleat curtains from Ikea.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

The company has a record of keeping supply tight and leveraging the fandom of its clients to generate interest in whatever it produces, with regular buyers prioritized in allocations of special-edition vehicles that collectors covet.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

For the first time at Duke, I prioritized my personal happiness.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

DWP engineers weigh those factors when prioritizing pipes for replacement, assigning a letter grade to each water main based on its likelihood of failure and the potential consequences of a break.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Super Micro’s gross margins have been a key focus for investors in recent quarters, as the company has been making an expensive AI pivot and prioritizing capturing market share over profitability.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Taken together, Blanche’s actions over the past 12 months make abundantly clear that he’s prioritizing the president’s agenda.

From Slate Jul. 9, 2026

In an oversupplied market, data-center customers are likely to “shift from making purchase decisions based on what’s available to prioritizing the best technology,” according to RBC.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Human and animal foragers are constantly prioritizing and making effort-allocation decisions, even if only unconsciously.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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