DeWitt Jr. adopted his father's interest in the farm system and has emphasized its importance over the last decade.
"Those in power have shown their priorities are their own position, status and importance over the improvement or even the establishment of the nation," Soliman said.
Even though the band had split up in 1970, Volcouve carried on collecting and promoting their "cultural importance" over the years while following the solo careers of the four members.
Her rising importance over the past three decades is perhaps due to fascination with her personal life, and the intimate way in which she documented its challenges as a woman and an artist.
Lucent's most recent woes reflect the problems the company faces in seeking to compete with companies that have eroded its market share as the transmission of data over the Internet has grown in importance over the delivery of voice calls.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Now that the Jets' playoff hopes have all but vanished, the development of the rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez takes on paramount importance over the final six games.
A recently-released poll of consumer values by Young & Rubicam showed that among the once-prized brand attributes that had declined in importance over the past couple of years were: "exclusive" (down 60%), "arrogant" (41%), "sensuous" (30%), and "daring" (20%).
■ Although the personal statement has grown in importance over the past decade, it may still be ignored by admissions tutors in the more academic subjects, who place greater emphasis on examination results.
As a news release from the Transportation Department put it, "The Wittpenn Bridge replacement project has taken on greater importance over the past year due to an increase in fatal accidents along the existing bridge and its approaches".
Once the main attraction of any drawing room, the mantelpiece may have diminished in importance over the years, as fireplaces were replaced by central heating and interior fashions moved on.
Gen. Douglas V. O'Dell Jr., will take on a position widely seen as having diminished in importance over the last 18 months, as much of the federal recovery money coming to this region has already been allocated.
