precious
Example Sentences
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They salvaged precious few things: a clay figurine Missi and Frank had purchased on their honeymoon in Peru.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
I think maybe I’ve been a little too precious and this first special taught me I can actually take my time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
But the undeniability of the moment makes it precious.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Moerus has done well in recent years partially because of high weightings in precious metals and energy stocks, but Wadhwaney didn’t invest in them based on any macroeconomic predictions of future oil and gold prices.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Though every second was precious to his escape, he knew that this was his last appearance on the American stage.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Vocabulary lists containing precious
"Black Panther" Lingo
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