take precedence
Example Sentences
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Spending on expanding its presence in the U.K. market will take precedence in the near term.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
And for some countries tackling things that are much more elemental to their own population's existence have to take precedence over worrying about financial crimes in wealthier countries.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Eswar Prasad: I haven’t been entirely surprised because I could see that there are certain economic prerogatives of the current administration that seemed to take precedence over many other considerations.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
And they may or may not be aware that you don’t want to spend time with them, but family dynamics often take precedence over holiday planning.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025
“There was a break-in on Marmion Way. People take precedence over dead sharks, Lucy.”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
