valuable

Example Sentences

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These forced withdrawals are payback for years of valuable tax deferral and are taxed at ordinary income rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Microsoft, briefly the world’s most valuable stock in January last year, has fallen nearly 33% over the same period, while Meta Platforms has shed more than 26%.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He was named Western Conference player of the month on Thursday, adding another line to his most valuable player application.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Players are becoming more valuable early on because clubs don't want to lose them, and with that comes an element of having to give players the belief they can make it into the first team.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

A less-detailed map would still be a valuable contribution, allowing other explorers to follow in their footsteps and fill in the details.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple