meaningful
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Improving an influential result that dates back to 1996 therefore represents a meaningful advance.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Adjusted earnings per share in the September quarter ballooned 6,913% to $52.60 and exceeded expectations for $46.67, although the company flagged that the percentage is “not a meaningful figure.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
His wistful tunes were especially meaningful to fans grappling with grown-up responsibilities and seeking comfort in energetic, narrative songs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
On Tuesday, Forsythe said that in the absence of such "meaningful action", official engagements through the joint Executive Office should be stopped immediately as a "bare minimum".
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
After all I’d done to lever myself out of corporate law and into more meaningful community-minded work, I knew I’d be happiest if I could engage actively and work toward achieving measurable results.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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