worthwhile
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told the BBC a "small bit of economic pain" is worthwhile for long-term international security.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Until recently, David Robinson was happy in the knowledge that the nursing degree he finished last year had been a worthwhile investment to move him along in his career with the NHS.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The fancy buckets are expensive to produce, but Cinemark considers them worthwhile because they augment popcorn and soda sales, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
For those of us not raised on ranches, these references can provoke some worthwhile personal research.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Ralph felt that he was being blamed for everything that went wrong and that trying to be good was not worthwhile.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
Vocabulary lists containing worthwhile
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