A. If you look at it in sheer numbers, of course, cigarette smoking is an overwhelming priority.

But for Japanese, the overwhelming priority is the avoidance of confrontation.

Though continuing to espouse political reform, China has consistently placed overwhelming priority on the opening of its economy.

Still, the overwhelming priority is dealing with tough times, and by that criterion the Dinkins administration has repeatedly fallen short.

Though not completely eschewing political reform, China has consistently placed overwhelming priority on the opening of its economy.

But right now, Charlie's overwhelming priority was rescuing Martin.

All of this will be filed away for further action, as such becomes possible, but for now, I fear that mere survival remains our overwhelming priority.

His overwhelming priority was protect the space programme from the financial ruin the probe's failure would bring.

Steinberg indicated Collins's overwhelming priority was finding a situation where he could comfortably compete for the starting job rather than seeking the top bidder.

Reagan's overwhelming priority in his first year in office was his tax cut, and he pushed it through.