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worthwhile

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


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“It was one of the most expensive games we had,” but Jackson says the level of fan engagement and customer acquisition made it worthwhile.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

One worthwhile exercise is to fill out the “soft skills” and “technical skills” sections of your LinkedIn profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“I wanted to feel like it’s worthwhile for the actors, for the crew and for the audience,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

I find that the most worthwhile uses of the tools in my field are a lot less impactful than that but still valuable.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

I decided my biggest writing problem was that I didn't have anything worthwhile to write about.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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