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priority

[prahy-awr-i-tee, -or-] / praɪˈɔr ɪ ti, -ˈɒr- /


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Once the incident was elevated to Priority 1, others officers got involved.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Priority is given to the team in the higher-ranked competition - this could apply if one team is in, say, Champions League qualifying and could drop into the Europa League.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It also said as of this morning, TSA PreCheck and Priority Screening aren’t available, though Clear is available to those who are currently enrolled.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Like many other premium cards, Robinhood’s offers airport lounge access through Priority Pass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

So I swipe a Priority Mail envelope from a nearby rack and drift toward his counter.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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