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priority

[prahy-awr-i-tee, -or-] / praɪˈɔr ɪ ti, -ˈɒr- /


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“The priority now is to act quickly and work closely with communities, as the coming days are critical.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Further research into the different functionalities of vitamin D2 and D3 should be a priority in deciding whether vitamin D3 should be the first-line choice of vitamin D supplement, subject to individual requirements.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

“Our focus and priority today is on working with emergency services and the relevant authorities to address the issue at hand and protect the local community,” the spokesperson added.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Humane treatment of German nationals was an "absolute priority", they added.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Getting good grades and being accepted to a respectable four-year college topped my priority list.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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