give priority

phrase

: to deal with or do (something) first
These problems are important and should be given priority (over others).
—often + to
Give priority to the people who have been waiting the longest.

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Levin has been a leading voice on Capitol Hill on nuclear disposal issues and pushed for legislation that would give priority to move spent fuel from reactors that are no longer active and located in areas that could pose risks to public safety. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The decisions follow a nationwide call from India’s Ministry of Ports and Shipping to ports and terminal operators to actively coordinate with shipping industry players and give priority consideration to all export cargo returning from the Middle East. — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026 The columbarium would serve Irvine residents, but give priority to veterans. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026 The plan would give priority to investing in sectors such as semiconductors and critical minerals, said the report, which cited documents and people familiar with the discussions. — Pia Singh,alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for give priority

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