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significance

[sig-nif-i-kuhns] / sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəns /




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For Ramos, the opportunity to help veterans carries particular significance because of Texas A&M's longstanding involvement in military and veteran initiatives.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

However, we live in a culture of hot-take artists who want the immediacy of fame rather than building a record of credibility and significance.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

Maddison's significance to Spurs is illustrated by the fact they had won just 12 out of 57 Premier League games since his last top-flight goal, in a 1-0 victory against Manchester United in February 2025.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

"MMA recognizes the ocean floor surrounding American Samoa carries cultural, economic, and environmental significance, requiring that the pursuit of national security and energy readiness is balanced with rigorous environmental stewardship," he added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

But Nhamo knew that dreams always had some significance.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer


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