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importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /




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The importance of career opportunities like networking and interning just wasn’t top of mind for Erle.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Given the lack of options in that position, and also Tierney's importance to the league champions, that is hardly a surprise.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The struggles many people had with the smoke are a sad reminder of the importance air quality has for our health.

From Slate Aug. 2, 2026

Food journalism allowed me to combine my love of writing and editing with my interest in food and its paramount importance in our lives.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Living in six different foster homes had taught Sara the importance of standing up for herself, but also the significance of not making waves on the first day.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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

All perception of relative importances depends upon a just appreciation of which letters in association’s bond association will most readily dispense with. 

From The Note-Books of Samuel Butler by Butler, Samuel

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 Solomon, Steve

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

From Gargoyles by Hecht, Ben

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 Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)




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