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prioritize

[prahy-awr-i-tahyz, -or-] / praɪˈɔr ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈɒr- /


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Many teens now prioritize coursework, test prep and other pursuits to impress college-admissions officers, but a lack of work experience is worsening their employment prospects after graduating.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

A spokesperson for the board said commissioners follow California law and prioritize public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, the current capacity addition pace of conventional memory is slower than the past as memory companies prioritize HBM production, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Brands such as Mixue Group, Luckin Coffee, and Wallace have tapped into a weaker consumer environment by offering what many Chinese shoppers now prioritize above all else: affordability.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Foundations would be lobbied to prioritize criminal justice reform.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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