be worth

Example Sentences

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The downside is that no one—not even finance pros obsessed with price discovery—really understands what a seat should be worth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“If you want to build a buffer, you’re adding risk. And it may not be worth it.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Sources have told BBC Sport the new contract, which is likely to be a minimum of three years, would be worth a major increase on his current wages.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Wouldn’t it be worth it to sell as soon as possible before the stands empty and the chants grow and commissioner Rob Manfred gets involved?

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“Because,” Collins growled, “he sailed on privateers before he was knee high to a capstan. He knows guns. If we have trouble with the French he’ll be worth the rest of the crew put together.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham