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worthwhile

[wurth-hwahyl, -wahyl] / ˈwɜrθˈʰwaɪl, -ˈwaɪl /


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It’s hard to predict what company will be added next, but Berkshire would be a worthwhile addition.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

The earnings could provide clues on whether the AI-related investments are worthwhile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Trimming its headline size is worthwhile, but the larger opportunity lies in the operating framework behind it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

"All I can say is in my experience, the way that negotiations work is that people have to feel that they've got enough to make it worthwhile participating in that negotiation".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

But if you ever intend to do anything worthwhile, you have to start with a worthwhile plan.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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