as in precedence
the right to one's attention before other things considered less important
the bill for emergency aid was immediately granted right-of-way
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Recent Examples of right-of-way
Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The airline also highlighted Federal Aviation Administration right-of-way protocols.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
However, Caldwell city staff said the city already has funding and right-of-way secured for the utility extensions and can build them independently if the highway schedule slips.
—Noah Daly
april 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Placer County officials said the remaining $28 million not part of the construction contract would go to pay for right-of-way acquisition, environmental permits, a design consultant contract, relocation of PG&E power lines, county staff time and construction management.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The airline also highlighted Federal Aviation Administration right-of-way protocols.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
However, Caldwell city staff said the city already has funding and right-of-way secured for the utility extensions and can build them independently if the highway schedule slips.
—Noah Daly
april 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Placer County officials said the remaining $28 million not part of the construction contract would go to pay for right-of-way acquisition, environmental permits, a design consultant contract, relocation of PG&E power lines, county staff time and construction management.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-of-way
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And yet this work often lies in the invisible and unaccounted for, the ‘tangible’ functions of the role–like hitting KPI’s, and managing budgets and resources–often taking precedence instead.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such resistance would be in keeping with general voter trends in the United States, where party loyalty often takes precedence over religious affiliation.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon moves through your 2nd House of Values, bringing attention to priorities, effort, and what feels worth your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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But the trade didn’t align with Reese’s priorities, leading to the final deal with the Dream.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Right-of-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-of-way. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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