affections

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The low-budget film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette as a man who makes a sinister bargain to win the affections of the woman he admires -- and must bear the consequences.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

It will be between people who master the tools of technology and those who outsource their affections and their habits to these tools and algorithms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Reid’s Merope and Reis’ Antigone, ferocious in their different ways, refuse to play second fiddle to Manville’s Jocasta when it comes to Oedipus’ affections.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 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

Although Charles was enraptured with Doddy, Annie was a great rival to her brother in his affections.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman