When inserting an element in the priority queue, restoring the heap might result in moving the new entry to the root node.

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When a new element is inserted into a priority queue implemented as a heap, if the new element has a higher priority (in a max heap) or a lower priority (in a min heap) than all existing elements, it will be moved to the root node during the heap restoration process to maintain the heap property.

When Inserting an Element in the Priority Queue, Restoring the Heap