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worthwhile

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


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That means they are temporary, or that they lead to moves that are big enough to make it worthwhile for traders to risk selling or buying.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

“Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that’s at least honest.”

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2026

Any chance that he could still deliver on his potential made him a worthwhile gamble.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 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

“Deal,” he said, knowing whatever he’d be doing in the morning, Kevin, at least, thought it would prove worthwhile.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer


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