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Precious In A Way

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adjective satellite

• not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

• recurring only at long intervals

• not widely distributed

• having low density

• marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind

• (of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside

26%14 Band of precious metal with a precious stone
noun

• a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal

23%10A way to find semi-precious stones
verb

• To search for something; to rummage.

• (British dialect) To be troublesome.

noun

• The act of one who fossicks; a search for gold, gems, etc. or information.

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