precious
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The boom has caused alarm among environmentalists who fear the scramble for critical minerals -- and the precious dollars they inject into Argentina's economy -- could endanger water supplies.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
This might ease inflationary pressures and soothe investor worries over central banks’ rate increases that typically reduce the non-interest-bearing appeal of the precious metal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Mehta, who needs two healthcare assistants 24 hours a day, says every unnecessary day on the ward feels like precious time "fading away".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Agnico Eagle has given the go ahead to a big gold project in Canada’s Arctic, tapping into elevated prices for the precious metal and the government’s ambitions to develop a region with increasing strategic importance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Strange treatment of the precious bones from her daughters’ first spirit friend.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing precious
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