importance
Example Sentences
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Responding to pressure from the U.S., some European and Asian governments suggested that they understood the importance of the strait and were considering how to get ships moving again.
The volatility further underlined the importance of ensuring safe passage for tankers through the vital transport route.
From Barron's
He added: "We believe this is a matter of great importance that threatens to undermine public trust in our ability as politicians to deliver on their priorities."
From BBC
She says times of conflict highlight the importance of her team on board - particularly for nervous or disgruntled passengers.
From BBC
The chip maker noted at the time the importance of optical interconnects and advanced chip packaging technology for energy efficiency and higher bandwidth in data centers.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.