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

After a wait at the Avis counter, an employee told me he couldn’t give me a car because they were prioritizing people who had booked in advance.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2023

Officials said firefighters Sunday were prioritizing protecting the communities of Fort Jones and Yreka and in the Highway 96 corridor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2022

And they were prioritizing them for people who are in a park that people were mad about being full of tents.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2021