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precedence

[pres-i-duhns, pri-seed-ns] / ˈprɛs ɪ dəns, prɪˈsid ns /


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Called the Bergen Loop, the project is nowhere close to fruition, with the Hudson Tunnel project and various other elements of the program taking precedence.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

All of which means that weekly church donations seem to take precedence over tipping, says Pantzalis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

But Epstein talk has definitely been on the back burner in recent weeks, with the war in Iran especially taking precedence.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 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

“There was a break-in on Marmion Way. People take precedence over dead sharks, Lucy.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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