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precedence

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


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But their financial security takes precedence over a property deal and the brothers’ inheritance.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

That connection appears to restrict how freely the plants can adapt, with selection for larger flowers taking precedence over the potential benefit of earlier flowering.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Pradhan said the scale of devastation meant reconstruction could take precedence over promises to transform the economy and accelerate development.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

"When favoritism and cronyism take precedence over competence in selecting a commander, the result is as predictable as fire burning paper," he said.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

Since Europe was over a year away, the kids’ education took precedence.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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