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A council spokesperson said: "We are very proud of this achievement. Batford Springs is hugely significant as it also has an incredible chalk stream."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Hesai, which previously said the designation caused “serious reputational injury, a significant drop in stock price, and lost business opportunities,” has returned to this year’s list.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
They expect that by March 2028, “we may have a significant fraction of our research being done by AI systems in tandem with our own researchers.”
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
As electronic devices continue to become smaller and more powerful, removing excess heat has become one of the most significant engineering challenges.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Called Sally, she was Martha Jefferson’s half sister—and would one day play a significant role in Thomas Jefferson’s life.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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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