important
Example Sentences
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"This is important. The lives of our troops are at risk," he added.
From BBC
Europeans also worry the campaign could destabilize Iran, a country of some 90 million that sits alongside the world’s most important route for oil supplies.
Craters on the Moon and Mars show how frequently bodies in our solar system are hit by incoming material, and impacts are an important process in planetary history.
From Science Daily
"But we won't change these rules immediately. We know how important set-pieces are. At the moment it's a big trend in the league and we definitely need to adapt to it."
From BBC
Narrow, scrappy wins are usually lauded as the most important in triumphant title campaigns, the preserve of champions.
From BBC
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