precious

Example Sentences

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Instead, the precious metal has offered something that may be even better — a source of liquidity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

It then changed the instructions, according to the Associated Press, after local police issued a statement asking the public to capture and turn in American pilots alive to security agencies to “receive a precious prize.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Profit-taking by holders of ETFs as gold hit a record of over $5,000 an ounce also weighed on the precious metal.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

What next for Dowman - how do you look after a precious talent?

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“You, my sweet, innocent children, are going to deliver this precious cargo to the fine establishments of our fair city. In your charming wagon, of course.”

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm