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value

[val-yoo] / ˈvæl ju /




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What are other ways to say value? To value is to attach importance to a thing because of its worth (material or otherwise). To appreciate is to exercise wise judgment, delicate perception, and keen insight in realizing the worth of something. To esteem is to feel respect combined with a warm, kindly feeling. To prize is to value highly and cherish.

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Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is viewed as the alternative in the event of failing to reach an agreement with Aston Villa, who reportedly value Rogers at £130m.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“The value of fossils has changed tremendously,” says Peter Larson, head of the Black Hills Institute who dug up both Sue and Stan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

This way, you don’t have to worry so much about the value of your points, because they’ll usually convert directly into statement credits or money deposited into your bank account at a consistent, flat rate.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

But there is conflicting evidence of the value of the site – or of whether US airstrikes can cause significant damage to the tunnels which are deep beneath granite rock.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

A site for the Silicon Valley investor, circa 1996, was not a natural home for a sober-minded value investor.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

It isn’t just that the values nearly match or that the events occurred at almost the same time, but also the seasonality.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Denning describes culture as encompassing values, norms, judgments, history, communities, moods, and even relationships involving power and care.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Zelensky said he was "deeply saddened" by Graham's death, writing on X: "Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer."

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Unlike the Greeks, the Indians did not see squares in square numbers or the areas of rectangles when they multiplied two different values.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

In the lead-up to the World Cup, Barry estimated that he and Tuchel had only 50 days of training with the players, which is why team chemistry is so highly valued.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Gold has long been valued for its brilliant, long lasting shine.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

The company, valued at roughly $852 billion, has raised more than $180 billion from investors, and expanding into consumer hardware was seen as a major opportunity for growth.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Anthropic alone raised $65 billion, which valued it at nearly $1 trillion.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

But Hercules embodied what the rest of Greece most valued.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

In turn, over this period Tether and its advisers prepared for a capital raise valuing the much larger stablecoin at $500bn.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

When Dino did chime in with advice, it was often about controlling the strike zone, being a complete hitter rather than just a slugger, and valuing fundamentals.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Most likely, he said, SpaceX would acquire Tesla through an all-stock deal, valuing Tesla “potentially” at a 20% to 30% premium.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives launched coverage of SpaceX with a Buy rating and a $190 price target, valuing the company at $2.5 trillion.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

No matter where they were, Indigenous peoples’ governance was based on valuing what was best for the community over the needs or preferences of individuals.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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