give precedence
Example Sentences
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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
An administration official yesterday said the Treasury will give precedence to making interest payments on government bonds.
From BusinessWeek • Jul. 29, 2011
Some of her royal relatives were indignant and King Ernest declared positively that he would never give precedence to the younger brother of a German duke.
From In the Days of Queen Victoria by Tappan, Eva March
