treasure
Example Sentences
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The China suit was brought by Li’s second wife and widow, who in the U.S. case likewise argued the documents had been stolen and were Chinese national treasures.
In exchange for garbage dump treasures, Clare provided the rat with mushrooms, freshly chopped and packed from his garden.
From Literature
Following the trail of these minuscule treasures back in time, Mr. de Waal traced the history of his forbears among the Ephrussis, a Jewish banking family that grew prosperous in the 19th century.
An area described as "one of the most treasured in southern England" may be given enhancements worth £1m.
From BBC
Comedian Alan Carr has almost achieved national treasure status since winning Celebrity Traitors last year - but it's his recent purchase of a Scottish castle that he has described as his most exciting project "for ages".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
