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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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That, in turn, would lower the value of bonds issued at today’s rates.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The researchers also say the study highlights the value of curiosity driven science.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

It’s a step beyond what he called the 3.0 platform/ecosystem models like Amazon, whose heavy investments have often depressed profits to gain more intrinsic value later.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

The company has lost $831 billion in value since it reached a $2.67 trillion market capitalization on June 16, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Reluctantly, he acquiesced; the test showed that he suffered from elevated levels of serum creatinine with a value way above 1.4, the highest parameter in the normal range.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

"Our firm belief in democratic values makes us natural partners," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

In a statement, her agents said her life and career were "driven by her strong Christian values and commitment to public service".

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Shortly after the Constitution took effect, he urged Congress to establish a national university where future generations could learn not only how government works, but also the civic values needed to sustain the Republic.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

Despite all the resulting conflicts and contradictions, which remain with us still, it was the idea of discovery that made the new science, and the new set of intellectual values that underpinned it, possible.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

But with its dividend yield at 5%, Jefferies says DBI’s share price of A$5.65 looks fully valued.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

When the share price spiked on 16 June, SpaceX announced it was acquiring Cursor, a start-up that created an AI bot for writing computer code, in an all-stock deal valued at $60bn.

From BBC Jul. 13, 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

“Professor Dumbledore always valued your views,” said Professor McGonagall kindly, “and so do I.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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

They had come closer together, relying on and valuing each other’s capacities.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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