priority

Example Sentences

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LeBlanc said that security should be a priority and announced that the Canadian Royal Mounted Police plans to double the number of officials who work in the Canadian Embassy in Mexico this year.

From Barron's

An HHS spokesman said Operation Stork Speed remained “a top priority” for the administration and that more updates would be shared “as they become available.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The new South Dakota plant will expand its packaged meats production—a priority for Smithfield’s CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warrington's only Reform councillor has defected to the Conservatives, and said his former party had deemed the council's financial issues as "not a priority".

From BBC

"Decision making on investment in health services must be informed by evidence and be responsive to identified commissioning priorities," a spokesperson added.

From BBC