Walking is an important indicator of both disability and quality of life in people with Parkinson's, they said.

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Ice age is an important indicator of the health of the ice cover.

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In Washington, the Labor Department will release weekly new jobless claims, which is an important indicator of where the economy is headed.

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For CBO, past results is an important indicator for future savings.

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Taken at face value, the belief that January is an important indicator of the twelve month period imparts greater importance on January than any other month and other twelve month periods.

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It is commonly asserted, as we note, that January is an important leading indicator for full year performance.

FORBES: The January Barometer Demystified

Free cash flow is an important evaluative indicator for investors.

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On the surface that may not seem like a positive for HP but it's an important indicator of where spending is headed and at some level helps validate HP's purchase of Compaq.

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We believe the third quarter will be an important indicator of which direction this economy is really headed and what that will mean for consumer spending.

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Since it is an indicator of public morality, or economic success, it is less important in a foreign-policy election.

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