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The pharmaceuticals division drove a significant portion of the growth, with sales rising 6%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Police said they would maintain a significant presence in the area to protect the property from "criminal acts"
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
That topic has generated significant speculation among Wall Street investors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Major League Soccer has reportedly seen significant increases in ticket sales.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
By this time, significant discoveries from the wreck were becoming increasingly rare.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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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