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importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /




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That information may ultimately reveal more about the communities that produced the images and the cultural importance these underground spaces held over thousands of years.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

But she acknowledged the importance of an Indigenous candidate, four years after the audio leak scandal.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Li said the importance of memory to AI development has surpassed that of logic chips, which is a good sign for demand.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Representatives for landlords say they understand the importance of companionship that pets offer to tenants, but they can still face costly damage.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

“Thank you, but I have instructions to hand the item to him personally. It is an object of particular importance to Lord Ashton.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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 James, Henry

I want my readers to be intelligent about understanding the relative importances of different hygienic treatment and useful supporting practices.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve

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 Butler, Samuel

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 Butler, Samuel

Thus the commissioners, recovering from their panic, began to frown with importances.

From Gargoyles by Hecht, Ben




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