put/place a premium on

phrase

: to value (something) highly
Publishers put/place a premium on accuracy.

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The awards place a premium on investigative and enterprising reporting that gains attention and achieves results, and honor special achievement in print, online, or broadcast journalism. — The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026 Multiple large capital projects place a premium on financial stewardship. — Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026 For families Small rooms mean families will put a premium on space, but with a food court-like atmosphere steps away, the dining options are crowd pleasing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2026 The Book Riot architects also place a premium on diverse writers, via prompts to read work by intersex, deaf, and/or African authors. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put/place a premium on

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“Put/place a premium on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%2Fplace%20a%20premium%20on. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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