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valuable

/ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ noun C2
  1. A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value. · One particular valuable is a gemstone mosaic.

Plural valuables

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It is a good collection, but not a very valuable one."
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 83 · B2
“And now, Lord Holdhurst, we have already taken up too much of your valuable time, and we shall wish you good-day.”
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 82 · B2
He knew that something valuable was concealed.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 23 · B2
“‘I am delighted to hear it, for your advice at present would be exceedingly valuable to me.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 6 · B2

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