take priority
phrase
: 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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One woman argued that every month should be family month, while another argued that there were many other issues, like healthcare, that should take priority.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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“Take priority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20priority. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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