precious

Example Sentences

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Scientists and conservationists say the larger species will be cut off from food, water and mates with precious genetic diversity.

From Los Angeles Times

Why would debasement fears only show up in precious metals?

From The Wall Street Journal

The precious metal is applied as silver paste to form busbars—solid metal strips that conduct electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year, a fire at their Mumbai warehouse destroyed part of the company's precious archive.

From Barron's

Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit record highs.

From Barron's