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adjective

Definition of valued

as in loved

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verb

past tense of value

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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Adjective

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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The plan to consolidate FIFA’s commercial and event operations into a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion is off the table, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026 Leaders must cultivate environments where staff feel valued and heard, connecting them to purpose. — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The proposal would have created a commercial arm called FIFA Forward Enterprise, which was being valued at $20 billion. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 31 July 2026 The Pick-4 ticket was valued at $2,600, Florida Lottery said. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 31 July 2026 And in India, that playing field is the country’s mammoth wedding industry, valued at $130 billion by US investment firm Jefferies in 2024, second in the world only to China. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Kalshi, which the president’s son also advises, was valued at $22 billion in May after its trading volume more than tripled. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 Both companies, which are each valued at nearly $1 trillion, are gearing up for potentially massive initial public offerings that could land as soon as this year. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 July 2026 Experience and professional judgment may be becoming more highly valued. — Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

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For many people, body art is a meaningful way to commemorate a milestone, honor a loved one of simply express their individuality.

— Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Among those still searching for loved ones is Mary Cruz Andueza.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of loved

Verb

The Ritz-Carlton is the gold standard of hospitality, and Merit’s formulas are treasured among A-listers like Martha Stewart and Katie Holmes for good reason.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 July 2026
The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice.

— Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 23 June 2026

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The agency estimated that, with or without toll lanes, I-77 would see a 25% increase in traffic by 2050, meaning the roadway will see over 200,000 cars a day.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission estimated the subsidies cut the average stand-alone drug plan premium by $26 in 2025 and by $16 in 2026.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of estimated

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For example, Paris has an aesthetic aversion to window units and rooftop HVAC systems, which helps explain why installing air-conditioning typically requires special permission from authorities, especially in protected or historic areas.

— Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Most of them encrypted files in non-protected folders, anywhere from a handful to 24,000.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

Definition of protected

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Consciously and effortfully re-evaluating how novelty is assessed, who gets amplified, and how to best amplify minority voices are good places to start.

— Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The club will be assessed by UEFA, European football’s governing body, over a three-year period, from the 2024-25 season to 2026-27.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of assessed

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The extraordinary allegation offers a window into the waning days of an increasingly hostile primary race to replace Kelly, who has enjoyed broad popularity throughout her eight years in office.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The polar bears, who were born in Nuremberg, Germany, 16 years ago and have adapted to the European climate, were the ones who enjoyed it the most.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

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