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precious

[presh-uhs] / ˈprɛʃ əs /




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The precious gift of "20/20" hindsight is a wonderful thing.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Gold and other precious metals tend to do well in inflationary periods.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Firefighters discovered some precious items after coming to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in Simi Valley this week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

She and Justin held their daughter for a few precious moments as her heartbeat stilled, marveling at her perfect tiny fingers and toes and whispering private words of love.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

But even kalte kost would be a small price to pay, I thought as I stretched my aching body on the foul straw, for the precious books I clutched between my hands.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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