meaningful
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The researchers stressed that while the increased risks are statistically meaningful, the overall risk for any one patient remains low.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
District officials have previously described such cost-cutting attempts as potentially meaningful, but only marginally helpful given that employee salaries and benefits make up the vast majority of the district’s nearly $19-billion budget.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
However, the Bank was still waiting for any "meaningful data" or evidence on how the conflict was feeding through to the UK economy, or how it was going to affect prices or activity, Bailey said.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
While a request for several studies following approval of the drug is notable, “we do not expect these studies to have any meaningful impact on the competitive positioning of Lilly’s asset,” Seigerman added.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Anthony didn’t oppose marriage, but she did think that certain women could lead more meaningful lives as unmarried radicals than as wives and mothers.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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