dear

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In his Facebook tribute, fellow “Charles in Charge” actor Willie Aames described Runyon as a “dear dear friend, muse, and encourager.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

In a tribute issued at the time of her death, Nirodha's family described her as a "cherished daughter, family member and dear friend to many".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

"Before their death, the heroic martyrs must have pictured in their mind's eye their dear families living in the ever-prospering country," he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Students treat institutional rituals as a farce and openly mock their principal - calling him Yamdoot after the Hindu god of death - a blustering figure who addresses them as "My dear donkey".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

“Like you and myself. We all come to it in our own way. Now, run along, dear, the adults have something to discuss.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny