precedence
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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
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy didn’t work, she said, and doctor appointments, therapy and insurance issues took precedence over home repairs.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
For the tables below, outright weekly wins take precedence over ties and total points - and always have done, not just because that's the only way Chris would be on top at the moment!
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
As artificial intelligence accelerates, abundance, cost and reliability must take precedence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
He told her that he didn’t have enough police officers to cover two parades, back-to-back, and that the president’s event took precedence.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing precedence
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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