appreciate
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Freeman channeled his inner Ferris Bueller, reminding his younger peers to stop and appreciate every moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Farage often visits local restaurants and drops in for a drink at the neighborhood pub, a habit that residents say they appreciate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"I want to thank my dad for coming here, for my family flying here - I know you don't like flying so I appreciate it," she said as she teared up.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
They are part of the American story, and understanding that narrative is what allows us to appreciate how far we have come while recognizing how much work remains.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
“I can’t tell you how much we appreciate this,” Violet said, carefully.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
Sebastian Capital, the Manhattan company that manages the 723-acre site, said it has beefed up security and appreciates the help from police.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he's receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital," his spokesman said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
He makes friends with cab drivers, tour guides and security guards; as an “immigrant,” he appreciates immigrants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
McGinn, 31, says he harbours regrets about sometimes teasing other kids in his own youth for wearing glasses, now that he appreciates how challenging it can be.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Jared doesn’t look as if he particularly appreciates being spoken to this way, and I’m not a fan of it myself, but who knows where I would be without Rufus to speak up for me.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
He bristled at bureaucracy at times but appreciated that there were limits to what government could do, said S.C.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Despite the grim issues it tackled, the two-hour-10-minute play was appreciated for its pace and humour.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Known for his indefatigable bonhomie and upbeat mood, Rutte remains much appreciated behind the scenes at NATO.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Willy even cleaned the poo out of my cage, which I appreciated.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
A memory play of quiet complexity, “We Had a World” is a moving meditation on the challenge of appreciating our imperfect yet irreplaceable loved ones in the time that’s available.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Grant says the two groups have been appreciating different things about the sessions, which are being run on a time-limited basis by the City of London Guides Lecturers Association.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
“I ended up loving it and really appreciating its purity.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Advisers typically recommend putting your highly appreciating assets in these accounts because you don’t have to worry about capital gains and dividends.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
It is only the brevity of lifetimes that keeps us from appreciating the changes.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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