affections

Example Sentences

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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

The object of her affections just needs a nudge in the right direction, and this playful, soulful melody should easily set the romance on track.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

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

Since the arrival at Hogwarts of Viktor Krum, Bulgarian Seeker and hero of the last World Quidditch Cup, Miss Granger has been toying with both boys’ affections.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling