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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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The trip is seen as important for the US, as Trump will meet with President Xi Jinping at a time of growing economic and technological animosity between the two countries.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Healthcare costs, long-term care and the chances of living into your 90s are all increasingly important in your 70s.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"But if all our instruments are powered up, and we can do important testing and calibration of the science instruments, that would be the icing on the cake."

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Anand pointed at areas such as tackling Russian activities in the Arctic as important for NATO's focus -- and a region where her country has a major role to play.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

It was the best of ideas because it gave them all something to look forward to, and that was so important.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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