How to use 'be of'? Why the sentence 'he is of power' is incorrect?

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Hiya Raymond

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Coal is of great importance to the development of industry.(of great importance=very important?)

Thanks,and please forgive my poor English,any advice and suggestions for improvement will be gratefully accepted!
 
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MikeNewYork

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It is of no interest to me. (of no interest=not interesting?)


Coal is of great importance to the development of industry.(of great importance=very important?)

Thanks,and please forgive my poor English,any advice and suggestions for improvement will be gratefully accepted!

It is simply not idiomatic English.
 
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