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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
Because New York's antiquated property tax system dramatically undervalues co-ops and condos, experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Luckily, the hotel can rely on fans of the brand knowing and valuing the hotel’s low-impact promise.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There are other ways of valuing picks and every team does so slightly differently, but Payton’s draft trades generally follow the Johnson chart.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Revenue multiples remain the standard that most bankers apply to valuing sports franchises.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The city’s methodology for valuing co-ops and condos is currently under judicial review in pending litigation, underscoring how unsettled these issues remain.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Andre says hosts are valuing high-quality pieces more than ever.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
And the market is valuing them at a high rate in 2026.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
The Hornets boast 11 first-round picks along with 14 second-rounders over the next seven years, valuing even marginal improvements such as pick swaps or extra second-round selections.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Luckily, the hotel can rely on fans of the brand knowing and valuing the hotel’s low-impact promise.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There are other ways of valuing picks and every team does so slightly differently, but Payton’s draft trades generally follow the Johnson chart.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Revenue multiples remain the standard that most bankers apply to valuing sports franchises.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The city’s methodology for valuing co-ops and condos is currently under judicial review in pending litigation, underscoring how unsettled these issues remain.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Andre says hosts are valuing high-quality pieces more than ever.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
And the market is valuing them at a high rate in 2026.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
The Hornets boast 11 first-round picks along with 14 second-rounders over the next seven years, valuing even marginal improvements such as pick swaps or extra second-round selections.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuing
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In 1999, the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report To Err Is Human shocked the nation by estimating that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans were dying each year from preventable medical errors.—
Joe Kiani,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, most jobs now require education or training beyond high school, with research estimating that close to three-quarters of jobs will require postsecondary education by 2031.—
Jessica Handy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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During the long trek back to Earth, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reminded viewers that appreciating and tending Earth doesn’t require the journey of a lifetime.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Sam and Ashley Levinson were so welcoming, always appreciating my work.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Around 2021, the indictment alleges, Meade began conspiring with West to structure various financial transactions in an effort to obstruct the IRS from assessing and collecting Meade’s federal tax obligation.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gruel questioned why the city is pushing through a multiyear brand management contract without assessing whether such rebranding or marketing services are needed.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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His words are a stark contrast to the young, adventure-loving Crown Point native who moved to Japan in 2013 after teaching himself Japanese as a teenager.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shady Areas Lavender is a sun-loving plant that requires several hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the case of Iran, here too, the threat level was not enough to warrant strikes, according to a top government official responsible for observing and evaluating Iran’s capabilities.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roseman interjected with an important part when evaluating prospects.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sudarma hopes that guests will plan a day and stay, enjoying multiple meals and lots of entertainment, from Asian sports cars to kids’ hip hop dance classes (free).—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The three-time Grammy winner was recently spotted enjoying a dinner date in Los Angeles with Geese frontman Cameron Winter on April 15.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of Lam Research's fiscal third-quarter earnings release, Wolfe Research reiterated its peer perform rating on the stock.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Even public universities and colleges are facing deepening financial problems, reports the Fitch bond-rating agency, citing slowing economic growth and federal policy changes.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Valuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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