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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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“We think the best value creation at this moment in time for J&J shareholders is to spin it straight out,” Wolk said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The stock has lost two-thirds of its value over the last three years, according to FactSet.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

But America declined to take the northern islands, seeing little additional strategic value in them.

From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026

As part of that amount, the Red Devils' market pool payment, which is based upon the value of the television rights, was £26.6m.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

No one seemed able to see what was so plain to him: These credit default swaps were all part of his global search for value.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

But the values observed in September "point to an already exceptionally strong El Nino, especially given that the event has not yet reached its peak", Copernicus told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

His theoretical analysis identified an additional constraint on the values of fundamental physical constants: They must permit liquids to move in ways that support life within and between cells.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

The difficulty is finding a way to minimize their capacity to control territory without trampling republican values.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

He says you can often work out your values by following what he calls a "why chain".

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

When Mr. Fabian passes back the place values test, my mood lifts when I see 100% at the top of mine.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

Cyera, founded in 2021, eventually would become an AI data-security company now valued at $12 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Rich in nutrients and valued for their versatility, they are often promoted as an example of the "food is medicine" concept, which emphasizes the role of nutritious foods in supporting good health.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

A deal potentially valued around $7 billion could come together soon, the report said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

With the latest sale from Walter to Kushner and Iger valued at $12.5 billion, a 17.82% share would be worth approximately $2.2 billion for the Buss siblings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

I thought perhaps the alterations had disturbed some old associations he valued.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

Bumble is reportedly in advanced talks to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings in a deal valuing the company at about $1 billion.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

He was mentored by Robert C. Merton, who later would win the Nobel Prize with Myron Scholes for work on valuing derivatives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

When hiring, Kindersley says she looks for people with "equal EQ as IQ", valuing emotional intelligence alongside ability.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Stripe and Advent International reportedly made a bid to take over the payments company for $60.50 per share, valuing the company at roughly $53 billion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 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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