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precious

[presh-uhs] / ˈprɛʃ əs /




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"Alongside his wife Precious, Jon is shining a light on the need for faster, fairer access to diagnosis," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The 78-year-old journalist and his wife Precious Lunga will be seen navigating his diagnosis in a film that will receive its premiere next week.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Most Bryant rookie Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems cards have a red background and fetch around $300,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Precious metals were boosted by the announcement of a truce between the U.S. and Iran, raising hopes that central banks will resume interest-rate cuts and stop selling their gold reserves.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Her emotional voice blared from the loudspeaker, and I reached into my pocket for my Precious Red Book.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang




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