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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
Anthropic on Thursday announced a new funding round valuing it at $965 billion, surpassing rival OpenAI as the world’s most valuable AI startup.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Last October, the company raised a $900 million Series E funding round, valuing it at $11 billion.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 28 May 2026
In 2020, consumer private equity giant L Catterton led an $85 million funding round, valuing the business at $550 million.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
But at a School Board meeting, high school parent June Prakash dogged the use of AI as valuing efficiency over authenticity.
—Kendall Staton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
However, valuing humans’ capabilities doesn’t mean that tech-savvy is off the table at the food and drink giant.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 May 2026
In February, SpaceX and xAI merged in a deal valuing the rocket-and-satellite company at $1 trillion and the provider of the Grok AI chatbot at $250 billion, reported Reuters.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
His pioneering rocket company SpaceX filed Wednesday for what’s expected to be the largest initial public offering in history, potentially raising at least $75 billion and valuing the company at as much as $2 trillion.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
At the time, commissioners cited concerns tied to the county’s controversial $42 million purchase of an office building, including allegations that an appraisal valuing the building significantly lower than the purchase price was not properly disclosed during the financing approval process.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Last October, the company raised a $900 million Series E funding round, valuing it at $11 billion.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 28 May 2026
In 2020, consumer private equity giant L Catterton led an $85 million funding round, valuing the business at $550 million.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
But at a School Board meeting, high school parent June Prakash dogged the use of AI as valuing efficiency over authenticity.
—Kendall Staton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
However, valuing humans’ capabilities doesn’t mean that tech-savvy is off the table at the food and drink giant.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 May 2026
In February, SpaceX and xAI merged in a deal valuing the rocket-and-satellite company at $1 trillion and the provider of the Grok AI chatbot at $250 billion, reported Reuters.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
His pioneering rocket company SpaceX filed Wednesday for what’s expected to be the largest initial public offering in history, potentially raising at least $75 billion and valuing the company at as much as $2 trillion.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
At the time, commissioners cited concerns tied to the county’s controversial $42 million purchase of an office building, including allegations that an appraisal valuing the building significantly lower than the purchase price was not properly disclosed during the financing approval process.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuing
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Above and beyond, make this a period for living in the moment and appreciating the beauty that the universe is offering you.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Defined‑benefit pensions gave way to 401(k)s; long‑term care remained largely uncovered; tax and housing policy rewarded holding onto appreciating property rather than making room.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Lee also warned about drawing strong conclusions from early returns, estimating that only about 40% of ballots cast had been counted through Wednesday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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And after estimating the size of the potential explosion, the new evacuation zone is bigger than before, extending a full mile away from the plant.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, this is a pleasant, fun-loving day.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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The character begins as a rock music-loving pothead who isn't too interested in what's going on with his family.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Unlike Chula Vista, San Diego does not yet operate a Drone as First Responder program, though Link said the department is actively assessing one.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Golbert, whose staff oversees the cases of more than 600 adults under guardianship, said face-to-face meetings are standard practice in his office prior to appointment and are crucial to properly assessing the person’s needs.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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As a result, the crowd is a mix of everyone from brunching neighborhood residents and locals on staycations to international tourists and older couples enjoying the city for the weekend.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sowah enjoying life in the Bay Mielah Sowah is a long way from her hometown of Brisbane, Australia.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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To find the options that truly deliver, women in their 40s and 50s tested dozens of night creams, evaluating everything from texture to absorption and visible results.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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When evaluating the success of individual plant families, the dicot daisy family (Asteraceae) is number one with 32,000 species, while the monocot orchid family (Orchidaceae) is number two with 28,000 species.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Our voracious team of testers spent months eating, drinking, cooking and rating hundreds of products to find the tastiest new offerings at the supermarket.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The district is one of the most vulnerable for House Republicans in the 2026 midterms, with the nonpartisan Cook Political Report rating the race a toss up.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Valuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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