precious
Example Sentences
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Gomez’s sculpture thus becomes an important record of a precious moment: one in which the dregs of greed were laid bare for all to see.
From Los Angeles Times
Rate cuts will support inflows into the precious metal, while geopolitical and economic uncertainties will fuel additional demand, they said.
Test your knowledge on gold, silver and the other precious metals after their rally over the past year.
For the bank's clients, some of whom say they have lost their life savings and precious family jewellery and valuables, this is a time of anger, confusion and shock.
From BBC
“Free throws are precious and we needed them to win the game. We all wanted to compete. I hate losing. My teammates found me, I had open shots and I made them.”
From Los Angeles Times
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