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beloved

[bih-luhv-id, -luhvd] / bɪˈlʌv ɪd, -ˈlʌvd /




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“Inferno,” the first album from Boards of Canada in 13 years, should satisfy the beloved electronic duo’s devoted fan base.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Over the past 15 years, he’s quietly had a hand in the success of some beloved local businesses and major corporations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

In fact, stir-fried lettuce is a beloved dish in Chinese culture, often eaten for good luck during Lunar New Year.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

Since the pop culture festival began in 1970, it has grown into a major event, with thousands of sometimes-costumed fans gathering in San Diego to buy memorabilia, see their idols and celebrate beloved stories.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

“And you need to hear me out. He was a good man, just like I’ve said all along. And just as your beloved Mr. Pinkerton helps the Underground Railroad, my daddy did, too.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

But mostly, I now truly dress for myself and my beloveds, who all want me to be comfortable and have a good time.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 8, 2024

“The biggest gift by far of these two movies for me is just the friendships with these beloveds in my life,” Steenburgen said.

From Seattle Times May 10, 2023

Fittingly, Pru, who’d long felt ashamed for lacking a defining passion, will demonstrate consummate passion in her nonstop exertions to care for beloveds and, never least, to survive.

From Washington Post Jun. 20, 2021

Dahl and Bloch saw taxidermies as semblances of lost beloveds.

From The New Yorker Aug. 21, 2019

Even the beloveds, wonderfuls, luckies and so on were all Dones, and the awfuls were Not-Dooes.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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