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relevance

[rel-uh-vuhns] / ˈrɛl ə vəns /


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Mahalia Jackson’s gospel anthems and Harry Belafonte’s interpretations of calypso music took on special relevance for the civil-rights movement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

To explore whether the strategy might eventually have relevance for people, the researchers tested it in human brain models.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

"This beacon of science is more ambitious than ever, with exciting plans already under way that will ensure the UK's relevance and leadership in the rapidly evolving domain of space exploration and utilisation," it said.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Once you know you can decline the appointment if the time comes, the impasse no longer has the same urgency or relevance.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Two books published since then have increased our understanding of that chaotic period of New Zealand history, placed it in a broader historical context, and made its relevance to GGS even clearer.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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