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the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the significance of that word is much debated by biblical scholars
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Concerned about Russia’s intentions, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to introduce large-scale military training for every man and double the size of Poland’s army to about 500,000 soldiers.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025 -
The first quarter moon urges us to give extra TLC and slightly augment our new moon intentions, if necessary.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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For all intents and purposes and with a few exceptions, all goods and services produced today are consumed today, period.—
John T. Harvey,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is just the latest example of the terrible treatment of what are, for all intents and purposes, professional student athletes.—
Joe Moglia,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Significances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significances. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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