be of consequence
Example Sentences
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“I happen to believe editorial pages are extremely important to a newspaper that seeks to be of consequence to the community it serves,” Plate said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023
The outcome of the debate around your research question should be of consequence.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
“You want to walk down paths others aren’t willing to walk and, you know, you want to be of consequence in life.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2019
Thomas spoke at the ceremonies and said that Scalia often wondered whether his work would be of consequence in the future.
From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2018
In such defenseless condition they continued, as if too remote from the great centres of revolt to be of consequence to England, while the threatening attitude of her American colonies daily grew more menacing.
From Vermont A Study of Independence by Robinson, Rowland E. (Evans)