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worthwhile

[wurth-hwahyl, -wahyl] / ˈwɜrθˈʰwaɪl, -ˈwaɪl /


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“I wanted to feel like it’s worthwhile for the actors, for the crew and for the audience,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But when you’re meal planning, it’s worth asking yourself: would one extra stop save me enough money — or bring me enough joy — to make it worthwhile this week?

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Canfell and her team have tried to convince governments cervical cancer elimination is a worthwhile investment, which will save them money in the long run.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

But it was worthwhile because it was a high-stakes, Level 7 decision.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

My schedule was tiring, but the work was worthwhile and interesting.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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