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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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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

She made it clear why participation in sports is so important for boys and girls.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But over the years, this important framework for our U.S. retirement system has periodically exposed retirement savers to considerable shifts in market and product risks.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As Joshua Coleman, author of “Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict,” suggests, it’s important to explore what’s really driving their concerns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“Hey, we forgot the most important thing about our birthday!”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison