appreciated

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In January, when the dollar appreciated sharply against the yen, Bessent led so-called rate checks—seen as the preliminary step before actual intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Generally, advisors recommend giving highly appreciated securities instead of a QCD during those years to avoid having to ever pay taxes on the capital gains.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Southern Californians who appreciated that it was a shorter drive now can find gambling much closer, at tribal casinos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Steyer told the students he appreciated “the importance of the issues that you raise,” but defended his firm’s work, saying that it acted “responsibly and ethically.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Were SpaghettiOs still her favorite food, or were they nasty, wormy-looking globs of starch in watery sauce that could be appreciated only for being cheap?

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix