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worthwhile

[wurth-hwahyl, -wahyl] / ˈwɜrθˈʰwaɪl, -ˈwaɪl /


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It’s hard to predict what company will be added next, but Berkshire would be a worthwhile addition.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Humboldt County, including the cities of Eureka, Arcata and Ferndale, isn’t exactly easy for Angelenos to get to, but the pilgrimage is absolutely worthwhile.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Hotel owners never got market-rate compensation for loyalty stays, but the program was seen as worthwhile because it drove loyalty and attracted new customers, hotel owners say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Other times, it may be worthwhile to hold on to an item and see what offers materialize.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

The headmistress smiled tightly; she did not, her smile said, think it worthwhile to address the processes of lesser schools.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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