take precedence
Example Sentences
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"When favoritism and cronyism take precedence over competence in selecting a commander, the result is as predictable as fire burning paper," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
From a retirement perspective — while acknowledging that market returns are not guaranteed — reducing stress, risk and tax complexity should take precedence over marginal financial gains.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 1, 2026
That would be unlikely for these tech companies, but for most fixed-income investors, stability and predictability take precedence over hot themes such as AI.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
The company also has a massive copper project planned in the U.S. that, if approved, would likely take precedence over lithium, said RBC Capital Markets analyst Ben Davis in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
The idea of “group rights” was that no racial or ethnic group could take precedence over any other.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
