Example sentences of "must take precedence over " in BNC.
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| 1 | Henri II insisted that , as a reigning monarch , she must take precedence over his daughters . |
| 2 | The power of human reason must take precedence over all presumption of ‘ truth ’ . |
| 3 | The prevailing ethos today is that the state not the individual is responsible for his welfare , that the erosion of private property rights and the control by the state of many areas of our lives is legitimate and welcome and that the distribution of wealth must take precedence over its creation . |
| 4 | Marenches claimed later that the king replied that the Shah was his guest and that was that , Then , Marenches , says , he had to convince the king that his other duties , including the straits of Gibraltar , which was 'so vital for the camp of liberty " , must take precedence over hospitality . |
| 5 | There are times when items of special interest must take precedence over any schedule . |
| 6 | Surely this — gentleman — understands that a prior commitment must take precedence over his needs tonight . ’ |