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treasure

[trezh-er] / ˈtrɛʒ ər /




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She predated our overheated era of cable-news slapfights as a massive star and national treasure who never took herself too seriously.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

“I am honored that I had the privilege to work with you. I will treasure that forever.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Others treasure them as spaces that offer a sense of freedom and community they feel is missing on the mainland.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

I know that entertainment giants whose works I treasure, from Martin Scorsese to Natasha Lyonne, are genuinely interested in the cinematic possibilities of A.I.

From Slate Aug. 16, 2026

“We don’t know much except that we’re looking for treasure. We don’t even know what kind of treasure it is.”

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon

Yet, while archaeologists have long focused on preserving these treasures, the people themselves were often forgotten.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

"As a performer he was unparalleled – witty, charming, unnerving, and deeply funny. We will always consider it one of our greatest treasures to have been part of Long John Silver's crew," it added.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Donchatz and her sister peeked into the cabin, pausing at the many original family treasures on display.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Why did that civilization appear to have systematically smashed and buried its treasures in ceremonial pits?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

She admired his treasures: corals, insects, seashells, preserved animals, and precious stones.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

Kyiv's Pochaina second-hand book market was also struck, wiping out hundreds of individual stalls and countless treasured tomes.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

Hari Prasad Rimal returned to his home in the village of Devighat, hoping to recover treasured belongings -- not least some jewellery and cash.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

But to those closest to her, her greatest legacy was personal: the love she gave so freely, the friendships she treasured, and the family bonds she held dear.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Nora L. Rubel’s “Recipes for the Melting Pot” is an overdue examination of this treasured volume.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Difficult questions often churned within me when I was with the Paqo, but even so I treasured our time together.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis

But the set flew by, and the only reason I checked my watch was to check how much time we had left with the band, treasuring every second.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

"I hope you can now move on with your life, remembering the boys as you knew them, and treasuring the happy times you spent with them."

From BBC Apr. 11, 2025

“Now that it was becoming rarer for him, he was treasuring those experiences.”

From New York Times Jun. 27, 2023

The two are honorary starters for Sunday’s race - “Kurt will wave the green flag two-thousandths of a second after Ricky,” raceway president Kerry Tharp quipped - and will keep treasuring their moment.

From Washington Times May 12, 2023

“My poor dear Harriet! and have you actually found happiness in treasuring up these things?”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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