worthwhile
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“Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that’s at least honest.”
From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2026
Seeing someone pulled out of their shell by another person’s love is one of life’s most worthwhile joys, and also one of its most crushing sources of spite.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
"They should not have to keep proving that black audiences are welcome or commercially worthwhile."
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Higher yields have improved the outlook for future returns, making it increasingly worthwhile considering taking on more credit risk, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
“Speaking of using your size for something worthwhile, I ran into Coach the other day at the Walmart,” his father said.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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