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"Law enforcement agencies across the United States continue to face significant recruiting and retention challenges, and every vacancy affects our organization and the community we serve," the police chief added.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
History shows that the best stocks often go on a significant run after breaking out of a base.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The Office of the Secretary of War is announcing a significant change to the Department’s categorization of religious affiliation.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Most factors, except a significant one: Moreno’s ownership incompetence has been facilitated by the group of sycophants he has apparently surrounded himself with.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
“I like to think I make up for the rather significant, err...beauty gap in other ways. Devilish charm and impeccable character, for instance.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
Vocabulary lists containing significant
Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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