face value

Example Sentences

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The required prepaid international calling cards are expensive and often fail to provide their face value in minutes.

From Barron's

Researchers from Georgetown University, Northwestern University and Texas A&M University found that these star ratings fluctuate so much for individual homes that it is hard to take them at face value.

From MarketWatch

Taken at face value, the whole incident appears to be another example of social media's apparently massive ability to influence our young people.

From BBC

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

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

From BBC