take priority
idiom
: to be dealt with or done first
I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.
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The Clooneys are very discerning about choosing work projects to ensure their kids take priority.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 3 July 2025
Be flexible enough to adjust your schedule or routine to accommodate your health, as your well-being should take priority.
—Essence, 26 June 2025
Lilly said that although the district hasn’t identified which project will take priority, plans to add an extension to Sumner Academy would likely be the most affordable and navigable project to begin with.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
Bond funds and cash should take priority for short investing horizons.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 3 July 2025
Be flexible enough to adjust your schedule or routine to accommodate your health, as your well-being should take priority.
—Essence, 26 June 2025
Lilly said that although the district hasn’t identified which project will take priority, plans to add an extension to Sumner Academy would likely be the most affordable and navigable project to begin with.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
Bond funds and cash should take priority for short investing horizons.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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“Take priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20priority. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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