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[cher-ish] / ˈtʃɛr ɪʃ /


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"We have 13 years of friendship, which is something I massively cherish because I know he's under so much pressure," said Bartoli, 41.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“And knowing it’s probably the last time, I cherish every moment.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Certainly many “Little House” fans cherish the novels’ central role in their childhood, too; the book series has sold more than 60 million copies since they were first published in the 1930s and ’40s.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

“If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that’s the achievement I’ll cherish most.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

I understand that there are people out there who don’t even know their fathers, and I cherish every moment spent with him.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

Ojai loves pushing boundaries, but it also, rightly, cherishes its proud past.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

The singer unknowingly provided the soundtrack for that "first drive home that every parent cherishes".

From BBC Mar. 12, 2026

It is a relationship he prizes and cherishes.

From BBC Jan. 23, 2026

Not that every child cherishes a potato come Halloween.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

If there is any one amongst you who cherishes my freedom, Oliver Tambo cherishes it more, and I know that he would give his life to see me free.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

So tell us about your most cherished memory of the 2026 World Cup in L.A. so far.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

In our recent meeting, I said, “Lindsey is a great friend of Israel and a cherished friend of mine. We have no better friend than Lindsey.”

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "Lindsey is a great friend of Israel and a cherished friend of mine."

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

Moments like these are ones to be cherished.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Even the most liberal ones who had spent a lifetime fighting racial and social injustice and who cherished the notion of open-mindedness drew the line at the Midland border.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Unlike before, when I had been rushing to my appointment, I walked a bit more slowly, cherishing the sun as it grazed my skin.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 10, 2026

Although I love a classic recipe, I wanted baking inspiration that would make me rethink everything I knew about the ones I grew up cherishing.

From Salon Dec. 13, 2025

What keeps the story sweet is the chemistry between Cannavale and Fitzgerald, who build a bond worth cherishing.

From New York Times May 30, 2024

The tortoise fixed his gaze upon it, cherishing the only relief in that brilliant landscape.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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