significance
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The building's systems detected an "air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance," said Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell in a statement.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
This wouldn’t be surprising, given the song’s status as a bona fide American classic, if it weren’t for the song’s historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The Los Angeles City Council has approved an amendment meant to assuage concerns that a rodeo ban would unfairly block equestrian events of cultural significance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
As Mr. Rozelle shared the details from the release, the significance of the merger became clear: Mr. Rozelle would be commissioner of the new combined league.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Not all of Kepler’s ‘distractions’ from his planetary work lacked scientific significance.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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