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precious

[presh-uhs] / ˈprɛʃ əs /




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The precious gift of "20/20" hindsight is a wonderful thing.

From BBC • May 30, 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

She and Justin held their daughter for a few precious moments as her heartbeat stilled, marveling at her perfect tiny fingers and toes and whispering private words of love.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

“Any sign of reduced conflict in the Middle East tends to shift market sentiment quickly, especially across energy-related assets, currencies, and precious metals,” XS.com’s Antonio Di Giacomo says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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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