Example Sentences

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He explained that, in some ways, this change is a throwback to the roadside dining culture that existed in the U.S. before the Interstate Highway System, which prioritized convenience over caliber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The team prioritized compounds predicted to selectively target cPLA2, enter the brain, and remain active under biologically relevant conditions.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Certain nutrients and so-called superfoods were never meant to be heavily prioritized at the expense of other beneficial ingredients.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

He prioritized that one above the one next to it that had a bent wheel and frame.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

For the first time at Duke, I prioritized my personal happiness.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad