consequential
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"It seems unlikely that the by-election will be consequential for British politics," University of Southampton political science professor Will Jennings told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
“The holy grail of prediction markets, they shed light on some of the most consequential, decentralized and human processes in the world, where good data is crucial and hard to find.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The former American diplomat and veteran Middle East negotiator, Aaron David Miller, said the Israeli leader is facing "the most consequential election" of his political life.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Twelve years later, although he received 16.6% of the popular vote, the third-party run of progressive Robert LaFollette was less consequential; he only carried Wisconsin and its 13 electoral votes.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
The same pride one takes in more consequential tasks outside of prison one can find in doing small things inside prison.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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