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salient

[sey-lee-uhnt, seyl-yuhnt] / ˈseɪ li ənt, ˈseɪl yənt /


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“The most salient point is that ‘anything but China’ and the whole mantra of ‘China is uninvestible’ died,” said says Louis Gave, co-founder of Gavekal.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Still, your salient point about accountability on the part of administrative staff and, yes, the doctors too is well taken.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The more salient point is that he has broader experience in financial markets and government than any recent Fed Chairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Platforms such as TikTok illustrate how a system can harness decentralized participation to shape what users see, engage with and ultimately accept as salient or true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I think you’re missing the salient point here,” Shanti said.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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