prioritize
verb (used with object)
to arrange or do in order of priority.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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By swallowing the pills, I am prioritizing my health over the health of someone who doesn’t exist, who may never exist.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2022