face value

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The main problem with “A League of His Own” is Mr. Stein’s willingness to take at face value Spalding’s claims in his 1911 book, “America’s National Game,” which systematically inflates Spalding’s role in events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Investors no longer seem to take his statements at face value — if anything, they’re beginning to trade against them, waiting for tangible proof before reacting.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The required prepaid international calling cards are expensive and often fail to provide their face value in minutes.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Taken at face value, the whole incident appears to be another example of social media's apparently massive ability to influence our young people.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Which, at face value, may not sound like the most romantic thing anyone has ever said, but trust me when I swear to you that it was.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith