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precious

[presh-uhs] / ˈprɛʃ əs /




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Gold and other precious metals tend to do well in inflationary periods.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Imports rose 5.5% to C$210.96 billion, the highest on record, driven by a surge in gold as the price of the precious metal rose sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

With both now out of his way, there are precious few players left in the draw who have the experience of beating the Serb great in a Grand Slam setting.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Firefighters discovered some precious items after coming to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in Simi Valley this week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Chase wasted several precious seconds trying to find the release.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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