Most people at that time thought it was not important for young women to learn anything more than to read and write.

VOA: special.2010.04.25

He did not talk very much. Words were not important to him, not as important as the forces he lived with all around him.

VOA: special.2010.05.08

Some people might think handwriting is not important anymore because of computers and voice recognition programs.

VOA: special.2009.10.29

Environmental activists said the accord is a declaration that small and poor countries are not important.

VOA: special.2010.01.19

The service operates much like a savings bank which is important, because plenty of Kenyans do not have bank accounts.

VOA: special.2009.11.02

In the United States, holiday gift giving is important not only for the usual reasons, like showing friendship and love.

VOA: special.2009.12.21

In November of that year, New York Philharmonic conductor Bruno Walter became sick and could not conduct an important concert.

VOA: special.2009.08.02

When you are out in nature it is important to speak softly so as not to frighten the animals away.

VOA: special.2009.08.19

She was an insecure person. She did not think she had the ability to do an important job.

VOA: special.2009.04.26

Most important,the leaders of the new system would be chosen by the government-- not by private business.

VOA: special.2010.09.23

She had a husband and a daughter, but they didn't seem to be important--not either of 'em.

VOA: special.2010.05.15

And: "A professor should not be annoyed with me if I receive an important call during class."

VOA: special.2009.03.12

So it is not surprising that top is part of another expression that describes an important person.

VOA: special.2009.11.29

Having established groups hire composers to write new music is important, but that is not enough.

VOA: special.2010.07.12