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
Even after the letters themselves had ceased to be of consequence, a certain measure of curiosity as to their authorship survived, so that any newspaper revelation of the secret was exceedingly desirable.
From Recollections of a Varied Life by Eggleston, George Cary
