The independence would have then become meaningful.

Again, around the 4th Century, it had become politically meaningful, and carried implications of dutiful citizenship.

In recent years, those credentials had become progressively less meaningful.

But if there is a secret being spoken, the same energy becomes meaningful.

In these cases, the brands have become less meaningful to target audiences and, therefore, lost share to competitors.

Despite its technical purpose, the phrase "peace, order and good government" has also become meaningful to Canadians.

Some believe the milestone has become less meaningful in recent years.

Without divulging names of teams or players, Phillips said the meaningful talks were becoming more meaningful.

Medical observation only started in 1981, becoming more meaningful in 1983 when the virus was discovered.

The degree of concern for the national team depends on the answer to this riddle: When does awful become meaningful?