dear

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“Rest easy, my dear sweet friend,” comedian Harry said, “I’ll carry you with me always.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Known for financing Germany's prized network of small- and medium-sized industrial champions, Commerzbank is dear to many Germans, and the prospect of an Italian takeover has been far from welcome.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

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

May I order you a pine-tree air freshener, my dear?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“Nor do I, dear, nor do I,” Twitch agreed.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el