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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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Time crystals could play an important role in advancing quantum technologies.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

“She is proud of her record. And unlike her opponents, she has the vital municipal experience needed to run this important office during this critical time in the city’s history,” Korinke said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Oil-derived products are important raw materials for the chemical producer, but one analyst says that its range of businesses helped protect DuPont from surging oil prices.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“It’s an important business for us, but in the framework of KKR, it’s of modest size,” said Craig Larson, head of investor relations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“That you’d be happy for me. That you’d be proud of me. Now that I’ve spent so much time helping you, I hoped you’d let me do something that’s important to me.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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