These arguments have assumed increasing significance given the general economic situation and the strategies of the present government.

It is here that the vital role of discipline assumes significance.

It is here that the contradictory character of the inner city assumes such significance.

But later on it will assume much greater significance as a vehicle for the dramatic thrust of the music.

As links with Europe - both physical and commercial - continue to grow, language training assumes ever greater significance.

The abbey soon assumed immense economic significance throughout the whole region.

Only when the issue was nearly settled did it assume real significance in the mind of the German leader.

Finally, as the revolution approached, the issue assumed much wider significance.

This is why little things often assume great significance for them.

These remarks assume particular significance if we look at the social dimension and the question of working hours.