fancied
Example Sentences
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If she fancied a dress in the display window at the Broadway or Bullocks, it would appear in a fancy box on her bed a few days later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Perhaps a few would have fancied more goals against Haiti, but beggars cannot be choosers after a 36-year wait for a win on the biggest stage of all.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Brian Barry-Murphy's Cardiff were expected to be close this season, but no-one I knew fancied Lincoln.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Yes, I think he’s my uncle Ahmad, who fancied himself a storyteller.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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