prioritize
verb (used with object)
to arrange or do in order of priority.
were prioritizing
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past progressiveof prioritize.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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He said prosecutors might be able to defend themselves if they argued they were prioritizing more important crimes or supporting other state or local aims.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
IBM Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna said clients were prioritizing digital transformation projects that focus on "cost takeout, productivity and quick returns", mirroring comments by Accenture executives last month.
From Reuters ● Apr. 19, 2023
In Fort Myers, city officials said that first responders were prioritizing “urgent, life threatening situations” at a time when parts of the city were under three to four feet of water.
From New York Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
Cortez was glad that public health officials were prioritizing gay men and others at higher risk for vaccines, but expressed frustration that “they’re making it out to be just a gay thing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2022
By fall 2019, more and more campus leaders were prioritizing mental health as a subject of concern and investment.
From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2022
