precious

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Nervousness around holding U.S. assets has contributed to the dollar’s ongoing weakness over the past year, reinforcing the appeal of precious metals like gold.

From MarketWatch

“It feels really precious to be able to own things physically and not be at the mercy of studios’ financial decisions.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Letting kids feel the excitement of new discoveries -- that's key to ensuring the next generation of scientists who will discover many more things about our precious planet worth preserving," Sereno said.

From Science Daily

She was also a member of the Manchester Girls Choir for 11 years, describing her time there as "one of my most precious memories".

From BBC

There is a long way to go if that is to be the case - and precious little time to achieve it.

From BBC