take precedence
Example Sentences
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The combined companies would own multiple stations in many large markets and the states fear cost-cutting will take precedence over journalism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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
That would be unlikely for these tech companies, but for most fixed-income investors, stability and predictability take precedence over hot themes such as AI.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
And they may or may not be aware that you don’t want to spend time with them, but family dynamics often take precedence over holiday planning.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025
“There was a break-in on Marmion Way. People take precedence over dead sharks, Lucy.”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
