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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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Considering the "hazard potential of the waste, the first 10,000 years are very important for keeping the capsules intact," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“With my job and the velocity at which my schedule can change, it’s important for me to have a place to go to and it be mine,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

That is particularly important because many existing technologies, including lasers, microscopes, cameras, and sensing systems, already operate in this range.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

"When economic growth was more important than social stability, the central government relaxed its guard against this kind of 'collusion'. At such times, coal mine output increased, and coal mine accidents also rose."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

More important than anything I’ve done before now.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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