"These are issues that have been important to her throughout her entire life."

This book introduces a few new characters that become important throughout the rest of the series.

Fighting for land had been important throughout human history.

They have been important to humans throughout much of history.

Agriculture, particularly the wool industry, is important throughout the highlands.

Vitamin B12 is important in chemical reactions throughout the body.

And each of these continued to be important throughout at least the inter-war period.

Living a healthy lifestyle is important throughout a woman's life.

Negotiating the details of the open relationship is important throughout the communication process.

Historically, stars have been important to civilizations throughout the world.