consequential
Example Sentences
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Sandy Baruah, president of the Detroit Regional Chamber, called the bridge “the most consequential infrastructure project in the state and region of this generation.”
Not making partner, getting tenure or landing a crucial promotion is consequential professionally for most people.
Morgan McSweeney has never spoken publicly about the immensely consequential role he has played in British politics over the last decade.
From BBC
Harvey Levin, founder of celebrity news website TMZ, has reviewed one of the three identical letters that were sent to media outlets and told CNN on Thursday that “the Monday deadline is far more consequential.”
From Los Angeles Times
Harry Levin, founder of celebrity news website TMZ, told CNN he has reviewed one of the three identical letters that were sent to media outlets and said, “the Monday deadline is far more consequential.”
From Los Angeles Times
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