attach little importance to

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From the experience gained elsewhere it is clear that we should attach little importance to these unless the divided nerves are actually in sight, as far as deciding on amputation is concerned.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

He left his daughter, who seemed to attach little importance to this sudden indisposition of her father's.

From The Son of Monte-Cristo by Lermina, Jules

He appears to attach little importance to himself, but to have much confidence in God, in reference to his exertions. 

From The Gipsies' Advocate or, Observations on the Origin, Character, Manners, and Habits of The English Gipsies by Crabb, James

I was inclined foolishly but naturally, to attach little importance to anything which had been done entirely without me, ridiculed their objections, and forced my decision upon them. 

From More Pages from a Journal by Rutherford, Mark

Others attach little importance to the form in which truth is presented; they are concerned mainly with the principles and methods of scientific criticism, and specialize in palaeography, diplomatic and sources.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various