precious
Example Sentences
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Because every goal is precious, and let’s be real, you never know when another will come.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Heightened hostilities in conflicts overseas pressured precious metal futures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"It is an extremely precious thing, almost like gold, because what can you do without water?" he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
"The Act will give us, as regulator, more power to protect our precious water quality and resources, hold water companies and others to account and ensure the polluter pays," it said.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
He turned the pages slowly and delicately, like he was handling a precious ancient artifact.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing precious
"Black Panther" Lingo
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act IV
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