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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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However, Spain's economy minister was quoted by news agency Reuters as saying that Sheinbaum's presence was "a very important and positive sign of a rapprochement between the two countries".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Enforcement agencies are really important to promote economic growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

This scaling effect creates a growing risk of overheating, which has important implications for how these species survive and where they can live.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

“I think it’s very, very important for the pope to be careful when he talks about matters of theology,” Vance explained this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“Time to memorize. The staged call could come any time during your shift. You won’t know which call it is, so it is important that you translate everything perfectly through your entire time on duty.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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