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as in treasured
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in estimated
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of valued
Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
In the '20's, Spencer became one of Raytheon's most valued and well-known engineers.
—Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
This approach can help you to build trust with your audience and become a valued influencer.
—Adam Viener, Forbes, 18 June 2021
As automation within organizations increases, human connection will become more valued and unique, enabling companies who use it wisely to gain a competitive advantage.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
In the '20's, Spencer became one of Raytheon's most valued and well-known engineers.
—Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
This approach can help you to build trust with your audience and become a valued influencer.
—Adam Viener, Forbes, 18 June 2021
As automation within organizations increases, human connection will become more valued and unique, enabling companies who use it wisely to gain a competitive advantage.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
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Environmentalists have countered that federal officials are in the best position to protect land that is treasured by all Americans, not just those in a particular state or community.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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The accusation, vague if pointed, rocks her school — and the friendships Alma had long treasured.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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The program would be estimated to cost over $140 billion if enacted.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Despite being downgraded to a tropical depression, hundreds were killed by the storm, millions are still without power, and the damage is estimated in the billions of dollars.Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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If whipping something up in the kitchen is your thing, a favorite dish left at the front door is also greatly appreciated!Andrea Kane, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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From October 22nd to yearend, the shares have appreciated by the same amount.Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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State Board members questioned if testing students in their native language makes sense when they aren’t being taught in that language or if their year’s learning is better assessed in English, the language of their instruction.Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent accounting standards updates are being assessed for potential impact on the company's financial position and reporting.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023, Lundqvist enjoyed an elite 15-year NHL career with the New York Rangers.Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Keith Urban has enjoyed decades as one of the most successful musicians in the country industry, especially in America.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Reginald, a proud father of four, cherished the moment when his son, Reggie III, enlisted in the army in 2022.Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024
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There’s also a rare discount on the ever-popular Laneige lip mask, whose nourishing formula is cherished by Amazon shoppers and PEOPLE editors alike.Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Valued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valued. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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