precious

Example Sentences

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Instead, the precious metal has offered something that may be even better — a source of liquidity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Venture capital money is abundant, and every minute feels precious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“These last few months with her are precious, and we are terrified that his detention will prevent him from being by her side during this incredibly difficult time,” the sisters wrote on the site.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Iraq's precious archaeological sites, some dating back thousands of years, had for years faced threats ranging from climate change to successive conflicts.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Even the richest, most overprotective parents could never keep their precious little children precious little children forever.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix