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Yet its plans to “modernize” the TV-and-movie house seem to have fallen awfully hard on 60 Minutes itself, despite the news brand’s status as one of Paramount’s most treasured properties.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

As the 58-year-old reaches the end of his 17th and final season in charge, one of his most treasured memories comes from that turbulent time.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Above all else, Donald treasured his faith and the people he loved,” it continued.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Her statement went on: "We want to work with government to establish a permanent long-term plan that will deliver permanently lower bills, a fairer system and ultimately protect this treasured sector."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Before departing, he gave Westerberg a treasured 1942 edition of Tolstoys War and Peace.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer