set great store by/on
idiom
: to believe that something is very important
Our family sets great store by/on tradition.
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The United States, on the other hand, set great store by measuring every yard of land.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2021
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2021
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“Set great store by/on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20great%20store%20by%2Fon. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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