be worthwhile

Example Sentences

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The gaming platform said that the move would be worthwhile over the long haul.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Even if they don’t contribute to it themselves, this might be worthwhile because a philanthropist or local government might use them to distribute money to children in your area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Even if future evidence shows that Europa's ocean is lifeless today, Byrne says the effort will still be worthwhile.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

The situation is a minefield for investors to navigate—but it could be worthwhile to do so.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

Considering this fact, it might be worthwhile to take a familiar question—why is there so much crime in modern society?—and stand it on its head: why isn’t there a lot more crime?

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt