significant
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"Significant payments are requested in banks in countries other than those of victims, sometimes even in crypto currencies, making it harder to trace," the petition said.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Significant numbers of sea cucumbers - which can bury themselves under the sand to escape fishing gear - have been observed in the recovery zone.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Significant rainfall during the upcoming wet season could help replenish the reservoir.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
The program, known as Significant Public Benefit parole, allows non-citizens to testify before a grand jury to mitigate consequences of actual or pending charges against them or others.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Significant changes in social behaviour cannot occur, in general, without genetic mutations.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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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