come first

phrase

: to be more important than something else
He cares about his job, but his family comes first.

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Fans responded in the comments with well-wishes, saying his health and recovery come first. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026 Identifying the business challenge and understanding the workflow must come first. — Mia Urman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Anaya works tirelessly for her city, but self-preservation and family come first, even when that means protecting them from their own father. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 Safety would come first, but such a regulatory pathway would allow software innovation to be more accessible, and to reach the market more quickly. — Dana P. Goldman, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come first

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“Come first.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20first. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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