face value

Example Sentences

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He’s kept the tickets from Sixers fans and sold them at face value to New Yorkers cheering for the Knicks.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

But on FIFA’s official platform, resale above face value isn’t permitted for Mexico matches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

While Fifa has been drip-feeding some additional match tickets at face value, the chances of snagging any to England's games appear slim.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

But thousands of commenters took what they saw at face value.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Which, at face value, may not sound like the most romantic thing anyone has ever said, but trust me when I swear to you that it was.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith