worthwhile
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A relatively small carnivore might have regarded a human as worthwhile prey, whereas an enormous hunter such as T. rex may have preferred much larger animals.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Drivers are offered upfront rates determined by the platforms’ proprietary algorithms and must learn to quickly distinguish worthwhile trips from low-paying ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Though I’d say we’ve reached a point where that undertaking is worthwhile.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Emma said donating her breast milk had been "such a worthwhile thing to do".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
It’s a tough question, because most people haven’t picked anything worthwhile.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
Vocabulary lists containing worthwhile
Because of Mr. Terupt
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"The Ugly One," Vocabulary from Chapters 21-25
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