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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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The attacks, which occurred late on Wednesday and early Thursday, will knock energy supplies from one of the world’s most important energy exporters offline for years.

From Barron's

The findings, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, offer important context to earlier randomized clinical trials.

From Science Daily

In his record 23rd NBA season, James is helping the Lakers play their best at the most important time of the year by taking on a new role.

From Los Angeles Times

“Transparency of decision making on the RBA board becomes far more important when outcomes are closely contested, as was the case at the March policy meeting,” said Sally Auld, chief economist at National Australia Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is the global leader in strategically important industries such as electric vehicles, solar panels, shipbuilding and humanoid robots.

From The Wall Street Journal