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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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I know how important it is to them.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The crisis sparked by the Iran war has made it "clear that maintaining strong domestic fertiliser production is strategically important for Europe", said Fertilizers Europe, an industry group.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As a number of U.S. private-equity investors have pulled back since 2022, sovereign-wealth funds in the Mideast became a more important source of capital for the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Wednesday’s game was particularly important with each team’s ace on the mound.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“It sounds like you’ve got some Disney-fied expectations of Sandy June’s —and dating in general. Dreaming is important, but real life, the way it comes at you sideways, is always going to be a surprise.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith