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Madrid’s affections are mainly split between Real and Atlético.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 4, 2026

Not surprisingly, his affections weren’t returned, but the humbling experience taught him several career-defining lessons.

From Barron's Dec. 31, 2025

The incident lends its name to a theorised psychological condition whereby kidnap victims develop affections for their captors.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2025

Raymond’s drifting affections aren’t easy to grapple with, but the pain comes with life, and Cécile hasn’t lived enough of it to understand that.

From Salon May 2, 2025

Her affections were waning, and she wasn’t sure she could get them back.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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