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Today offered more of a sense of what this would mean: principally a significant devolution of powers away from Westminster and to the kinds of office that less than two weeks ago Burnham still held.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
The war has taken a significant toll on an economy already buckling under runaway inflation—which hit 88.6% year-on-year in June—a weakened currency and years of compounding international isolation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
It’s significant for a company with a market value of less than $40 billion.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Once the funds are advanced, you cannot simply change your mind and return the money to cancel the agreement without incurring significant financial consequences.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
“Not if the persons primary achievement is playing a sport. But if you can make a case for their significant contribution to history, like through activism or humanitarian works, then maybe.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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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