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significance

[sig-nif-i-kuhns] / sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəns /




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Although stomach cancer showed a trend toward higher risk, about 77% higher among heavy chili pepper consumers, the difference did not reach statistical significance.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

River Arts, one of the organizations bringing attention to its history and cultural significance through public programming.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

In terms of where it all went wrong, they pale in significance next to the shambolic Saturday afternoon in Perth.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

As so often in Hitchcock’s work, the choice of milieus determines the suspense and the moral significance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Living in six different foster homes had taught Sara the importance of standing up for herself, but also the significance of not making waves on the first day.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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