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[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /




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One commenter on the post said: "I'm so happy and deeply touched that France, a country far wealthier and more developed than ours, still places such importance on our country."

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Williams may have downplayed the importance of winning on her tennis comeback, but it soon became obvious she was feeling the pressure.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The research also underscores the importance of looking beyond traditional laboratory animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

“I know first-hand the importance of our armed forces having the kit and technology they need to do the difficult job we ask of them,” defense chief Dan Jarvis said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Although Roosevelt could appreciate the importance of Rondon’s work, lives were now at stake—which included his son’s.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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