stress
noun
importance attached to a thing.
Example Sentences
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The researchers also stressed that the findings do not call the medical value of GLP-1 medications into question.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
He argued that "those who come to my shows do not expect a political forum" and stressed he was not responsible for Macklemore being removed from the tour.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Canadian and European officials have stressed that the newly coined term for their relationship won’t amount to full membership of the trading bloc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
A-Baki, a former Ecuadoran trade minister, acknowledged that paralysis of the UN's top body, the Security Council, was an issue but stressed "they should be working together for the benefit of everyone."
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
I don’t want Avery to be stressed out, obviously.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
