overriding consideration

Frequency: 7.88.2 per million words

The factor that is considered more important than any other.

overridingADJECTIVE + NOUN

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consideration

Examples (10)

  • Safety must be the overriding consideration in the design of any new aircraft.
  • The overriding consideration for the board was the company's long-term financial stability.
  • Economic growth remains the overriding consideration for the current government.
  • In child custody cases, the welfare of the child is the overriding consideration.
  • Was cost the overriding consideration when you chose this particular hotel?
  • Political expediency was clearly the overriding consideration behind the sudden policy shift.
  • The overriding consideration in urban planning should be the quality of life for residents.
  • For the coach, winning the championship is the overriding consideration this season.
  • Environmental protection must become an overriding consideration in industrial development.
  • The overriding consideration during the negotiations was to reach a peaceful settlement.