precedence
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“The public tends to respond to precedence and superlatives,” he explained during an appearance years ago at Stanford University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
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
And for some countries tackling things that are much more elemental to their own population's existence have to take precedence over worrying about financial crimes in wealthier countries.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 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
"My uncles . . ." Theon's claim took precedence over those of his father's three brothers, but the woman had touched on a sore point nonetheless.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing precedence
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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