Importantly

Importantly is also a valid sentential modifier, although oddly important is not.

The open secret of sentential adverbs « Motivated Grammar 2010

Importantly is also a valid sentential modifier, although oddly important is not.

2010 March « Motivated Grammar 2010

"Importantly," the letter continues, the GAO states that

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"Importantly," Brinker said, "They will also help us develop strategies to reduce breast cancer incidence and death in this large and growing group -- both in Latin American countries and among Hispanic populations here in the U.S."

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"Importantly," he has written, "an external orientation does not necessarily hinge on the results of public opinion surveys.

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"Importantly", says Zdobnov, "our comparative analyses discovered hundreds of

THE MEDICAL NEWS 2010

Importantly, however, this restructuring of American religion does not mean that political differences among members of different religious traditions have been effaced.

American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010

Importantly, these changes are not driven solely by the political transformation of the South, which was once monolithically Democratic but is now a far more Republican region in presidential elections, overwhelmingly so.

American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010

Importantly, growth in agency budgets other than Defense exceeded that in Defense, despite the surge in Afghanistan.

How Big Government Hurts the Average Joe Edward P. Lazear 2011

Importantly, however, at the same time, they are very accessible.

Stephenie Foster: Hearts on Fire: Lighting the Spark for Social Change Stephenie Foster 2012