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value system

American  
[val-yoo sis-tuhm] / ˈvæl ju ˈsɪs təm /

noun

value systems plural
  1. a set of principles held by an individual or by a group of people concerning what is important and what is right or wrong.


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Talarico "was a public-school teacher in San Antonio before he was a politician. That's not a resume line. That's a value system," Cogdell said in a statement to AFP.

From Barron's Jun. 13, 2026

The drama series about female wrestlers demanded I be physically strong—a new value system and a mental game-changer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

"We cannot realize more positive health outcomes if our food system remains broken and lacks an embedded value system."

From Salon Dec. 18, 2024

When a customer shopped there "you bought into a value system which she stood for and you wanted to be part of her gang", said Ms Portas.

From BBC Feb. 13, 2024

She was taking the entire Garland value system and junking it!

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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