affections

Example Sentences

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This is something far more daffy and useless: The brouhaha over unrequited affections between Seattle Mariners at the World Baseball Classic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Photos of Pochettino sharing a coffee with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, that went viral on social media last week, served only to amplify affections among supporters who pine for his return.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

These heartfelt affections are a reminder that there are still plenty of angels out there watching over the City of Angels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

The cat will always know that he is first in her affections.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison