11.   Equally important to continued economic growth, say the economists, is the high-tech spending boom.

12.   Everything important to the farm was under the care of a beneficent power, never conceived of as having a definite shape.

13.   Getting the right balance in life is important to Pearce.

14.   Give the student an opportunity to discuss those happenings that are important to him or her.

15.   Good nutrition is very important to a developing child.

16.   Government officials do not have to give speeches to business leaders telling them that it is important to export.

17.   Having the support of close family, friends and workmates is important to us all.

18.   He had spent the week debating whether she was important to him or simply using him, or both.

19.   He knew that each brought something important to the relationship, but that neither could go it alone.

20.   His family is much more important to him than his career.