The group said the issues were so unusual "that they are of state and even national importance."

Among the alumni many have done work of national and international importance.

But I sensed a larger issue, perhaps one of national importance.

It's one of national importance because it will eventually effect every American.

But it would be difficult, at the same time, to deny the building's local and even national importance.

It said this was a strategic issue of national importance.

He agreed and thus became a figure of national importance.

She was to apply for a job in a certain firm, with national importance.

Only cases which raise questions of national importance are granted.

It was set up to be a research university for subjects of national importance.