significant
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Foster was charged following a "significant policing operation" around Ger-y-Nant, where he lived, and which is managed by the Valleys to Coast housing association, where Barnfield worked.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
So it is significant that California voters have said no to the idea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
While you’re at it, unpack your long-sleeve sweaters as well, as forecasters predict a significant cooling trend beginning Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
We have $2 million in our retirement accounts and a house worth $1.3 million with roughly $150,000 left on the mortgage, and no significant debt.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
Although we don’t take much time in our busy day to think about it, one of the most significant uses for music is to create an aesthetic experience.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing significant
Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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