be of importance

I've got to see him on a matter of importance.

The first question was certainly the only one of importance.

He had told her the one thing of importance, even if nothing else made any sense.

Of greater importance, John says, he is happy with life as a man.

But to be able to talk with them, to know about their ways, is something of great importance.

What I have to tell you is of great importance.

The 1980s were of great importance for international trade as well.

The war was to have another result of importance for the future.

And the war is of special importance to the North.

She left her office number and asked for a return call on a matter of great importance.