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.

Examples of take priority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Johnson wanted to move forward with his War on Poverty, but King insisted that the push for voting rights in the South should take priority. —

Greg Jaffe, Washington Post, 26 May 2024 But without predictable multiyear financing, fulfilling Ukraine’s acute battlefield needs will always take priority over future investments. —

Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2024 The reality is that there is a price for freedom, and public health must take priority. —

Peyton Teske, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2024 Look for Furniture That’s Actually Comfortable Designing any room or area in your home can feel daunting, and sometimes aesthetics take priority. —

Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for take priority

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