importance
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No one truly disputes the importance of due process to handle accusations of sexual violence.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
The Scott River, as well as the nearby Shasta River, are two of the most heavily regulated rivers in the state because of their importance for salmon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"Give personal life equal importance - it will help you fly longer," he advised.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
He stressed the importance of diesel to the United States and European countries, adding both sides will "try to find solutions."
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Jinjoo looked back into the surprise and awe of her friends’ faces and felt her chest puff out in importance.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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Thus the commissioners, recovering from their panic, began to frown with importances.
From Gargoyles by Ben Hecht
It has been wisely said that intelligence may be defined as the ability to correctly determine differences, similarities, and importances.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
All perception of relative importances depends upon a just appreciation of which letters in association’s bond association will most readily dispense with.
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
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