less important

Example Sentences

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They may prove no less important in fate-of-the-world terms, though.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

For the past 25 years that role has been less important as private capital funds grew large enough to finance companies for much longer before they needed to go public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Opec is less important to world oil markets than it was in the 1970s, with the 85% share of internationally traded oil it had then more like 50% today.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Wireless-equipment revenue is generally less important to investors than mobility and broadband revenue, which was up 1.6% to $22.9 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

School was less important to him now; and before much more time passed, his formal schooling would end.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry