Sentence examples for Considered precious from inspiring English sources

Sugar, once considered precious, is probably responsible for this disparity.

In Japan, where reputation and relationships are considered precious, the informal cues are as important as the legalistic ones.

Bale, maybe still, has something at Tottenham which is increasingly rare and which in a better ordered world might be considered precious.

To keep the government open and, more important, to avoid the blame of having it shut down, each party was contemplating giving up something it once considered precious to reach a deal.

Set in a dystopian future where crime is rampant, the economy ravaged and cars are considered precious commodities, the film is based in a drive-in theatre where reprobates and layabouts are locked in forever – a kind of cinema concentration camp – and forced to acclimatise to a world built around the screen.

Hemingway, wearing a large head bandage, was present at the Normandy Landings, but according to Meyers, considered "precious cargo" and not allowed ashore.

We believe that if students are encouraged to spend time out of the traditional classroom, among nature, it is more likely they will want to preserve what we all consider precious.

Diamonds, rubies, or any precious stone or gem is considered a precious item.

Mr. Ruscha's books were not always considered so precious.

Until the mid-17th century, Asian carpets imported into Europe were considered too precious to serve as permanent floor coverings.

These days, the law allows virtually nothing; such wetlands are considered environmentally precious and subject to heavy restrictions.