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important

[im-pawr-tnt] / ɪmˈpɔr tnt /




ADJECTIVE
having personal or emotional value
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It has been an important component in Iran’s Shahed-136 exploding drone, a version of which Russia has also been using extensively in Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Time crystals could play an important role in advancing quantum technologies.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Oil-derived products are important raw materials for the chemical producer, but one analyst says that its range of businesses helped protect DuPont from surging oil prices.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

"The Propaganda and Agitation Department played a significantly important role in orchestrating a series of processes that naturally transferred respect for Kim Il Sung to Kim Jong Un," Cheong says.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“He needs to know how important this is to you. Promise me you’ll apply to Sunridge.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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