face value

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As a matter of simple arithmetic, that is far too small a sample to rule out my hypothesis if we take Pangram’s other claims at face value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She added the certification encourages people to ask questions, and "not just accept everything at face value" when purchasing goods and services.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

A new bill introduced in the state legislature would make it illegal to resell tickets for more than 10% over face value.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Taking those dining-out figures at face value, you would spend $123,750 by 80 if you started counting at 25.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

This is difficult because there exists, all around us, an apparatus urging us to accept American innocence at face value and not to inquire too much.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates