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precious

[presh-uhs] / ˈprɛʃ əs /




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An overreliance on precious metals in the flaunting of one’s wealth can give the impression of protesting too much.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

She may have grown up in showbusiness, working on multiple Disney shows before launching her music career, but she's neither cosseted nor precious.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

At first, there was a shift in attention and capital toward precious metals, said Thahbib Rahman, research analyst at Block Scholes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, the bank reiterates its long-term positive view on the precious metal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She didn’t want anyone else to know where her precious babies were hidden.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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