as in precedence
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important
the bill for emergency aid was immediately granted right-of-way
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Recent Examples of right-of-way
Under a franchise agreement, a municipality allows a utility to use the public right-of-way to install and maintain infrastructure — such as poles, wires and pipes — to deliver electricity and natural gas to customers.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Huntley village officials say the blow-up likeness of the store’s namesake, as well as a temporary banner and outdoor merchandise that stretch into the public right-of-way, all violate municipal code.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
All serious rail advocates want a dedicated right-of-way for the high-speed rail that much of the rest of the world enjoys.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Veith also became the city’s lead attorney, for a while, on a decade-long effort led by churches, nonprofits and owners of corner properties to challenge their municipal right-of-way street assessments.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Huntley village officials say the blow-up likeness of the store’s namesake, as well as a temporary banner and outdoor merchandise that stretch into the public right-of-way, all violate municipal code.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
All serious rail advocates want a dedicated right-of-way for the high-speed rail that much of the rest of the world enjoys.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Veith also became the city’s lead attorney, for a while, on a decade-long effort led by churches, nonprofits and owners of corner properties to challenge their municipal right-of-way street assessments.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-of-way
Noun
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On June 11, the moon will reach its peak in the outspoken sign of Sagittarius, where the need for truth and transparency takes precedence.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Over time, these systems are expected to blend, with generalist solutions taking precedence due to their adaptability and scalability, while specialized agents will still hold value in domains where precision is critical.—
Egor Pushkin,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Membership includes priority reservations and complimentary services such as valet parking for one vehicle for up to 30 nights, a car wash, and spa services.—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Looking ahead, our priorities include deepening supply chain transparency, supporting regenerative farming practices, and expanding programs like rug recycling and material circularity.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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