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as in treasuring
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of valuing
Amazon built its hiring process around its core Leadership Principles, with interviewers trained to probe for red flags, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been outspoken about valuing street smarts and intellectual curiosity over pedigree alone.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
When the company announced a new round of funding, valuing Anthropic at $350 billion, Amodei ran off to Switzerland and left me in the lurch.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
At a time when many of us worry (some more sensitively than others) about film becoming a niche art form, that kind of democratic success is worth valuing.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
This represents a departure from the team not valuing the safety position.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That is a feature worth valuing.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
The more politically testy task has been valuing office buildings, stores and warehouses.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Lee contends that investors are not fully valuing the resiliency of Ares Capital's software-lending business.
—CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The two have kept quiet about their relationship, with Bad Bunny valuing privacy above anything else.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
When the company announced a new round of funding, valuing Anthropic at $350 billion, Amodei ran off to Switzerland and left me in the lurch.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
At a time when many of us worry (some more sensitively than others) about film becoming a niche art form, that kind of democratic success is worth valuing.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
This represents a departure from the team not valuing the safety position.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That is a feature worth valuing.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
The more politically testy task has been valuing office buildings, stores and warehouses.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Lee contends that investors are not fully valuing the resiliency of Ares Capital's software-lending business.
—CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The two have kept quiet about their relationship, with Bad Bunny valuing privacy above anything else.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuing
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Meanwhile security lines have ballooned with officials estimating wait times could reach four hours.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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At San Diego International Airport, a Thursday Union-Tribune story quoted one officer as estimating that 13% of his colleagues aren’t showing up.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet is the leader in a niche that's only getting bigger – and the market isn't fully appreciating that yet, according to Jefferies.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fan Can't Get Enough Blue Bell fans also seem excited about the new flavor, with many particularly appreciating its brown sugar ice cream base.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Chalker concluded that the test was primarily assessing his psychology.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The civilian panel also diverged from McDonnell in assessing the tactical mistakes made by Hoang and the two officers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The city manager is also evaluating whether the current site could support private development.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For those evaluating whether to claim Social Security early to cover expenses or delay for a higher monthly benefit, reducing spending by even a small amount could be what makes a delay strategy viable.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Josh gets to sit back, relax and focus on being a dad while enjoying the fleeting moments of high school ball before Michaela heads to college.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wall Street analysts are somewhat cautious on Global Payments stock, with about 42% of the 33 analysts covering it rating the stock a buy.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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But users have been reporting bugs and security concerns, rating the app poorly and sharing online memes about pressure to use it.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Valuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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