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worthless

[wurth-lis] / ˈwɜrθ lɪs /


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"We are not giving research enough time to prove its worth," Rancillac emphasised, adding that" scientifically worthless" accounts of self-experimentation were being given too much credence.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Many were also “short-dated,” meaning that if there hadn’t been a big price drop within the coming days, the contracts would have expired worthless.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

The result, researchers found, was a “precipitous” rise in mental distress — including feeling worthless, hopeless, restless or nervous — concentrated among remote workers living alone.

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

If the stock is $200 at expiration, the call is worth $35, and the puts are worthless.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

I thought thieves were worthless, too lazy to work for what they wanted.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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