precious
Example Sentences
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Oftentimes, when one sees gold prices start to move higher, it is only a matter of time before silver and other precious metals give chase.
From MarketWatch
For the renowned British artist, "some things are too precious to take a risk with".
From BBC
Analysts say fundamentals around precious metals appear to suggest lesser volatility and need for safe haven assets.
European indexes followed their Asian counterparts lower, as a slip in oil prices and precious metals dragged on miners.
Beyond becoming an agent for political depolarization, AI programmed in this way could accelerate deliberation among teams and companies who might otherwise lose precious time in clashes over products or programs.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
