significant
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During Tuesday's event at Houston's Johnson Space Center, John Couluris of Blue Origin acknowledged the "significant anomaly" but insisted they will be ready for Artemis 3 on time.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“A bear that is 70 pounds can cause significant damage,” Collins said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Once commonly found across Wales, water voles – living along waterways - have undergone significant decline and are listed as endangered due to threats from habitat loss and predators.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The way he sees the math, waiting until 70 is still the smarter choice for most people, because even if the difference is smaller in dollar amounts, it’s still significant.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
I started down, too, but Cloke coughed in a significant manner and I turned around.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing significant
Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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