take precedence

Examples (10)

• The needs of the patient take precedence over those of the student doctor.
• Safety regulations should always take precedence over cost-cutting measures.
• In this situation, ethical considerations must take precedence over personal gain.
• His family commitments often take precedence over his work schedule.
• The new law states that environmental protection will take precedence over economic development.
• Customer satisfaction should always take precedence in our business model.
• During an emergency, immediate action takes precedence over bureaucratic procedures.
• My studies have to take precedence this semester, so I can't go out much.
• According to protocol, the senior officer's orders take precedence.
• The judge ruled that the public interest must take precedence in this case.