come first

phrase

: to be more important than something else
He cares about his job, but his family comes first.

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The result is a different kind of school spirit, one built not only on cheers and rivalry, but also on trust, patience and the understanding that the animal’s needs must always come first. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The choices come first in a three-card pack that is themed around a specific archetype such as destroy, move or ramp. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Infrastructure has a different scale and risk profile, and safety has to come first. — Jen Fuller, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But since last fall, major sticking points have emerged on the conditions of Hamas’ disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal — and which of the two should come first. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for come first

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“Come first.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20first. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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