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importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /




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She took a ride on the Magic School Bus in 1996 to stress the importance of recycling and environmental conservation.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

Our field needs to recognize the importance of and invest in more health communicators, behavioral scientists, and adept practitioners who understand that being right is only part of the task.

From Slate Aug. 27, 2026

"To see so many choughs successfully breeding and feeding across the Lizard is incredibly encouraging and highlights the importance of continuing to care for this special landscape for future generations."

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Also, “Iran and Oman discussed the importance of resuming navigation through the Strait of Hormuz,” the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Kennedy must have something of vital importance to tell the American people.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

In the particular juncture, the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Tracy, took my view of relative importances, and time was secured me.

From From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life by A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan

One of the actual penalties of this is that so few of such ancient importances remain definable or presentable.

From Notes of a Son and Brother by Henry James

It has been wisely said that intelligence may be defined as the ability to correctly determine differences, similarities, and importances.

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

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 Samuel Butler

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 Henry James




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