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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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With sentiment continuing to improve and momentum building across several of Elon Musk’s ventures, the stock now appears to be approaching an important technical inflection point.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“This could prove to be important, especially in patients who benefit from decades of improving other risk-factor management,” said Jay Bradner, Amgen’s executive vice president for research and development.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“The important question is whether regulatory systems, emergency preparedness and land use decisions are keeping pace with changing industrial hazards and growing urban densities.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He said some people "might say these values are now old-fashioned and obsolete, but they are important for us and for our nations".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“Family history and that kind of thing. But it’s important to me.”

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




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