give precedence
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Why give precedence to an explanation because it upholds our beliefs?
From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022
Generally, states give precedence to older, pregnant or immunocompromised patients who are most likely to suffer severe disease and potentially die from infections, but these policies vary.
From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2022
"Saurabh Kirpal's personal choice of sexual partner should have no role in his recommendation for being a judge in the Delhi High Court. We have to give precedence to merit and calibre," she said.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2021
The Treasury will give precedence to making interest payments on government bonds, an administration official said yesterday.
From BusinessWeek • Jul. 29, 2011
I, of course, give precedence to the higher rank, but the first epistle originated with the latter-named young lady.
From Doctor Thorne by Trollope, Anthony