precious

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The results cover a period when silver prices surged as investors piled into precious metals in the so-called debasement trade.

From Barron's

The results cover a period when silver prices surged as investors piled into precious metals in the so-called debasement trade.

From Barron's

Related concerns tied to dollar debasement, meanwhile, have amplified gains in precious metals and commodities, while triggering a meltdown in Bitcoin prices.

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The thieves didn’t take any of their art, which was a relief, since that’s what is most precious to them.

From Los Angeles Times

For designers, everything comes down to those few precious minutes on the catwalk.

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