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 21 Jul. 2026.

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