significance
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Here AFP looks at the significance of the Iranian islands in the strait and the nearby Gulf.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
“There is no moviegoing destination anywhere in the world that commands the affection, history, and cultural significance of the Cinerama Dome,” Sony Pictures Entertainment Chief Executive Ravi Ahuja said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
But he knew the significance of the mile, a distance more relatable to a broad audience than, say, the marathon—and yet, fiendishly difficult to run quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
It’s not enough for a film to explain its meaning; it must also say something about that message and its broader significance to stare down the “classic” label.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Not all of Kepler’s ‘distractions’ from his planetary work lacked scientific significance.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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