less important

Example Sentences

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Opec is less important to world oil markets than it was in the 1970s, with the 85% share of internationally traded oil it had then more like 50% today.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“The specific degree is less important than demonstrating that they took the time to study the strengths and limitations of AI,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The details are less important than understanding that aggressive call buying can create a positive feedback loop that pushes a stock price higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

For years, BRD2 was considered less important than BRD4.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

He promised to deal with the amazing events at Bree, and so give a bit of interest to a book that appeared likely to treat mostly of the remote and less important affairs ‘away south’.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien