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cherished







ADJECTIVE
loved
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Cherished friends of ours have a child who went for a “big trip” to South America when he finished his national service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Cherished for their open spaces, picnic tables, playgrounds and sports fields, they host everything from annual boat-racing festivals and vintage car shows to Easter egg hunts and summer concerts.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

The hospital also has a partnership with Cherished Futures for Black Moms & Babies, to connect healthcare organizations and Black community leaders to develop solutions to reduce inequities in Black maternal and infant health.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023

During the pandemic lockdowns, Melbourne's Cherished Pet Foundation trialed different techniques to support their community — including the use of games.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2022

“The way she write it in Chinese, it mean ‘Long- Cherished Wish.’

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan




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