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importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /




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It didn’t hurt that May had been uniquely trained to spot undervalued talent—a skill that took on new importance in the wide-open world of the transfer portal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Its statement also stressed "the critical importance of safeguarding international maritime routes to ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The newly approved funding highlights the growing importance of archaeological research in the Frankfurt region and reflects strong collaboration among institutions in the Rhine-Main area and beyond.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Owens has continued to work consistently since the viral moment, taking on roles across television and film while also speaking openly about the importance of valuing all forms of labor.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Anything that looked urgent “was telegraphed in cipher to the Pacific Coast. If not of immediate importance it was forwarded by air mail.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield