precious
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Higher rates typically diminish the allure of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Rasheed's top priority is finding his mother but he is determined to rebuild his life after losing out on almost six precious years.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Petrol prices are up by more than 14 percent at the pump, and last week authorities ordered widespread rolling blackouts to save precious natural gas.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
On a larger scale, AI data centers are at the forefront of local protests and environmental concern, with the megaprojects polluting acres of once peaceful land, using up precious resources and driving up electricity prices.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
As two bars of precious prewar soap appeared, Frau Mikes clapped her hand over her mouth to suppress her yelp of triumph.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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