importance
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Also, “Iran and Oman discussed the importance of resuming navigation through the Strait of Hormuz,” the analysts note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
You can tell the importance of someone by how many statutes have been erected in tribute, and Sir Billy Boston wasn't lacking.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The two sides said they had "agreed on the importance of a standardised method for reporting allegations of ceasefire violations", according to the Swiss government statement on Sunday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The researchers also highlighted the potential importance of when an intervention takes place.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
Uncle Jet talked about the importance of maintaining a good hair style and about having confidence.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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Van Eyck’s finish is saved because up to the last he is essentially impressionist, that is, he keeps a just account of relative importances and keeps them in their true subordination one to another.
From The Note-Books of Samuel Butler by Samuel Butler
All perception of relative importances depends upon a just appreciation of which letters in association’s bond association will most readily dispense with.
From The Note-Books of Samuel Butler by Samuel Butler
It has been wisely said that intelligence may be defined as the ability to correctly determine differences, similarities, and importances.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
For when we feel that a painter has made simplicity and subordination of importances his first aim, it is surprising how much shortcoming we will condone as regards actual execution.
From The Note-Books of Samuel Butler by Samuel Butler
Thus the commissioners, recovering from their panic, began to frown with importances.
From Gargoyles by Ben Hecht