Sentence examples for believed significant from inspiring English sources

There have also been a series of kidnappings of westerners in Nigeria, some by extremists, resolved when, it is believed, significant ransom payments were paid by western governments.

These were selected as cases in which UNICEF believed significant results had been achieved in terms of improved coverage of ECE services and reducing equity gaps.

These clinicians reviewed the hospital records and, if appropriate, the death certificate for each case, and identified the factors that they believed significant in explaining the discrepancy between predicted and observed outcome.

Philo now believes "significant chunks" of the play were lifted from Livy via Painter.

Mr. Powell said he did not believe significant changes would have otherwise happened in a timely fashion.

Indeed, she believes significant differences will remain, though both boards should and will work to narrow them.

The public believes significant deficit reduction is possible without raising revenue, while also wanting to raise taxes on wealthier Americans.

Reservation residents say they believe significant numbers of foster children on the reservation have been sexually abused.

"Our ancillary revenues are top-tier, and we believe significant upside exists going forward," he told stock market analysts.

The US believes significant damage has been inflicted on Hizbullah and that prolonging the war would enhance the Shia group's standing in the Islamic world more than it hurt its capacity to fight.

Yet for those trying to parse North Korea's intricately choreographed public statements for signs of palace intrigue, nothing is negligible, especially at a time when analysts believe significant leadership changes are afoot in the reclusive nuclear-armed country.