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worthwhile

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


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But the religiously affiliated find the investment in noisy, expensive and time-consuming children worthwhile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“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

I find that the most worthwhile uses of the tools in my field are a lot less impactful than that but still valuable.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

Donnarumma's one-against-one goalkeeping had been pivotal to Paris St-Germain's Champions League success last season, and Guardiola believed a change in style made his signing worthwhile.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I left her alone, because those chores made her whole existence worthwhile.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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