as in assessments
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Recent Examples of value judgments
How language encodes value judgments Such logic sets off alarm bells for anyone familiar with the history of eugenics, a movement that began with the idea of improving America by making its people healthier and quickly evolved to make judgments about who is and is not fit to participate in society.
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Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for value judgments
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Shelters do not provide the mental health assessments and supportive services necessary to transition to permanent housing.—
Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Drawing on hundreds of interviews, focus groups, expert consultations, and a review of more than 400 studies, the report represents one of the most comprehensive assessments to date of how generative AI is reshaping students’ learning.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Certified appraisers are the best source for appraisals of valuable possessions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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For too long, promised tax relief has been gobbled up by higher appraisals and wasteful government spending.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The results for the November-January period blew past the analyst projections that shape investors’ perceptions, as has been the case since Nvidia’s high-end chips emerged as AI’s best building blocks three years ago.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mentions of trade and politics increased, while references to labor market conditions eased as perceptions of the job market improved modestly this month.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Driving impressions All-terrain tires — a no-cost option — gave the bZ Woodland reasonable capability on a rutted dirt trail up to a scenic ocean view overlook miles inland from the coast.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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After about two hours of asking questions behind closed doors, lawmakers detailed their first impressions in a press conference during a break in the deposition.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Rangers have dealt eight top 30 prospects, per MLB Pipeline’s evaluations, since last summer’s trade deadline.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Those traits will always be en vogue in New England, where the goal should be to trim the bottom of its draft board this week based on new information from medical evaluations and prospect interviews.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The average price of new cars fluctuates in the span of a year, but in September, the average price of a new car surpassed $50,000—a record high, according to estimates by Kelley Blue Book.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Investors focused instead on its forecast for profit over the course of 2026, which fell short of analysts’ estimates.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Give yourself time to think before answering messages to honor your feelings and support the hypothetical journey in a manageable way.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
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These smells create feelings of safety and connection.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Value judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value%20judgments. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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