Sentence examples for were much valued from inspiring English sources

Its teapots were much valued in 17th-century Europe, where tea was newly introduced.

noted that they "proved their spunk by the utter carelessness with which they received the enemy's shot"–they were much valued by elite generals like Robert E. Lee and Zachary Taylor, both of whom relied on troops led by Rangers in American campaigns along the Texas-Mexico border.

They were much valued by developing countries which gained increased influence on their own health systems.

Goodness is not a quality that's much valued nowadays.

He might even go straight to the supreme court, where his expertise will be much valued.

He was in a taxi with his friend, the Royal Ballet's Nehemiah Kish, a soft-spoken American dancer whose loyalty is much valued by Sergei.

But little of what we esteem about the sketches -- the loose brushwork, schematic figures and moody atmosphere -- was much valued back in their day.

Her wise and insightful voice was much valued in committees, and in the happy research group she ran, everyone looked out for each other.

As chairman of Falkirk Football Club (1993-94 and 2002-09), Christie was much valued for his unfailingly friendly nature and well-honed political skills.

It is a clannish, strongly patriarchal society where youngsters are pushed into early marriage and education has not been much valued.

In Vietnam, the timber of this species is much valued for its use in construction, art works, and furniture because of its characteristic aroma and exceptional wood density.