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Which seasoning was once so valuable that it was used as currency in parts of the world?

valuable

[val-yoo-uh-buhl, -yuh-buhl] / ˈvæl ju ə bəl, -jə bəl /




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Patient registries, which collect information about people receiving particular treatments, have already shown how valuable extended follow-up can be.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

It has significant phosphate reserves and valuable fishing grounds along its Atlantic coast.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

If this occurs, the preliminary hearing transcript will be valuable when that witness testifies at trial.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

“And that’s become really valuable in a world where you can prompt two sentences and get a result that looks OK, looks good enough.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

“In my experience—in our experience,” Mae said, casting a fond glance at Birdie, “it’s best for all concerned if you simply go ahead and be what you are meant to be. Saves valuable time.”

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate


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