1.   For example, if the title deeds are left with the company, an equitable mortgagee by deposit will take priority.

2.   I want to start work on the garden but the house must take priority.

3.   In most countries the fishing industry has a powerful political lobby, with jobs and profits taking priority.

4.   The national reconstruction agenda is taking priority.

5.   Those available will be busy rehabilitating stroke patients, who take priority.

6.   Understandably, they took absolute priority over the quantitative measures.

7.   When the life of a pregnant mother is at risk, balanced against the life of the unborn child, the mothers welfare should take priority.

8.   I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.

9.   Parental wishes and the filling of every desk in the school takes priority over matters of efficiency and economy.