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Discover LudwigThe phrase "taken precedence" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means that something has been given priority or has been considered more important in a particular situation. Here is an example of how to use it in a sentence: "In this company, customer satisfaction has always taken precedence over profits." This sentence means that prioritizing customer satisfaction is more important than making a profit for the company.
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Quantity has sometimes taken precedence over quality.
Principle had taken precedence over pragmatism.
The latter, however, has taken precedence.
It has taken precedence over blue-skies research.
The reality of government has taken precedence over Eurosceptic instincts.
In recent years, recriminations have taken precedence over historic links.
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But politics take precedence.
Whose needs take precedence?
Does that take precedence?
The president takes precedence.
Whose will take precedence?
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