cherished
Example Sentences
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"The Devil's Arrows are deeply cherished by local communities, and we're delighted that this discovery adds a new chapter to their story."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
At the event, Trump highlighted the drugs’ “life-changing potential for those suffering from severe mental illness and depression, including our cherished veterans.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Parton became famous to a new generation not as a country singer or movie star but as “The Book Lady,” a designation she cherished.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Diana had made her two cherished boys promise to always stand by one other, but almost 30 years after her death they are no longer talking.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Fire is a cruel way to die. Dalla died to give this child life, but you have nourished him, cherished him. You saved your own boy from the ice. Now save hers from the fire.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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