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importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /




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In order of importance, concerns about the fiscal deficit are “the dominant and most durable driver” for the recent selloff in long-term Treasurys, said Yulia Alekseeva, head of fixed income at MissionSquare.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The plan hasn’t seemed to change under current CEO Josh D’Amaro, who managed the Epic Games partnership in his previous role as parks chief and has emphasized the importance of technology in his new position.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

But Ricky Bobby’s return to glory was about more than the importance of humility and friendship.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Hill reiterated the importance of not dismissing people's experience of their cycle as "anxiety".

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

In their lives they had been men of importance and ladies of standing.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

The chromatic differences of other errors of reproduction have seldom practical importances.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

In the particular juncture, the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Tracy, took my view of relative importances, and time was secured me.

From From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life by A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan

She replied nothing at first, till he feared she might think it her duty to resent a question that made light of all her husband's importances.

From Madame De Mauves by Henry James

Van Eyck’s finish is saved because up to the last he is essentially impressionist, that is, he keeps a just account of relative importances and keeps them in their true subordination one to another. 

From The Note-Books of Samuel Butler by Samuel Butler

For when we feel that a painter has made simplicity and subordination of importances his first aim, it is surprising how much shortcoming we will condone as regards actual execution. 

From The Note-Books of Samuel Butler by Samuel Butler




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