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value

[val-yoo] / ˈvæl ju /




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What are other ways to say value? To value is to attach importance to a thing because of its worth (material or otherwise). To appreciate is to exercise wise judgment, delicate perception, and keen insight in realizing the worth of something. To esteem is to feel respect combined with a warm, kindly feeling. To prize is to value highly and cherish.

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Together, they have gained about $224 billion in stock-market value this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

However, one former economic advisor to the government described the tax contribution of high value residents as "piffling".

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Investors are still struggling to figure out the value of companies that own chips with an uncertain lifespan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The report lands as OpenAI negotiates a fresh private fundraising that could value it at roughly $1.4 trillion, according to the FT.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

These enslaved men had great value on the trading blocks.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

She pointed to a desire to boost domestic production in agriculture and other sectors, alongside a wish to propagate "family values" and liberties.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

“The statements Olivier claims my mom made are wholly inconsistent with the values she has taught me my entire life,” Aubry said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

A Green Party spokesperson said: "Where members have expressed views that do not fit in with the party's values, we have internal processes to investigate and an investigation is underway."

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

But the buyer values the deal at more than $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, making it one of the largest senior housing deals since Covid disrupted the business in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The extent to which this eroded indigenous cultural values and traditions is still researched and debated today.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

In her financial disclosure in February 2025, she reported liabilities including a boat loan valued at $100,000 to $250,000 and a mortgage valued at between $1 million and $5 million.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

With the latest sale from Walter to Kushner and Iger valued at $12.5 billion, a 17.82% share would be worth approximately $2.2 billion for the Buss siblings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

This is due to take effect from 2028 and introduces an extra levy for owners of properties in England valued at more than £2m.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Anthropic is reportedly preparing an initial public share offering in the coming weeks that could see it valued at $2 trillion.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

In West Africa, rhythm is complex and highly valued, and involves communal/group participation, improvisation, and movement.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

The bid implied a price of A$27.00 per Northern Star share based on Gold Fields’ closing price on Sept. 11, valuing Northern Star’s equity at A$38.7 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

“Indeed, true laïcité doesn’t exclude religion but is capable of valuing it as an educational resource.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

When hiring, Kindersley says she looks for people with "equal EQ as IQ", valuing emotional intelligence alongside ability.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Stripe and Advent International reportedly made a bid to take over the payments company for $60.50 per share, valuing the company at roughly $53 billion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

No matter where they were, Indigenous peoples’ governance was based on valuing what was best for the community over the needs or preferences of individuals.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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