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appraisal

[uh-pray-zuhl] / əˈpreɪ zəl /


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In an era of parasocial pop stardom, the radical honesty of Cyrus’ approach — her clear-eyed appraisal of the relationship that binds an idol and her audience — was kind of a thrill to behold.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Icahn’s firm isn’t part of the appraisal case, but is leading a separate suit arguing the management failed its duty to shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

In essence, Endeavor and Silver Lake argue the investors are interlopers who shouldn’t have a voice in the appraisal fight because they bought after the deal was agreed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

"Horrendous" is not a word anyone wants to hear in their appraisal.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

It was this that was unexpectedly thrilling—the sense that there was in some small measure a salute in our cautious mutual appraisal.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

First, Caine is known to be cautious in his appraisals.

From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026

Seated around the living room, Guinnip and his siblings dig into packets filled with appraisals and farm history as they discuss plans for land potentially worth millions of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026

If you found any prior appraisals, that would be a big help.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025

Mortgage lenders generally are averse to carrying existing loans over to new borrowers or new properties, at least without new appraisals, credit checks and other paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2025

“I would be happy to do appraisals for you. What sort of gems?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech


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