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priority

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


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“Unfortunately, having a more reasonable pricing environment was not a particular priority for those few customers,” he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Doncic, 27, remains the top priority for the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Her safety should be the No. 1 priority.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Kristen Rafanan, a registered nurse in Boston, said travel is a priority, but she has cut back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Probably cleaning the floor was not a priority for an old woman who worked all day in the fields.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata




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