dear

Example Sentences

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“Rest easy, my dear sweet friend,” comedian Harry said, “I’ll carry you with me always.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

May I order you a pine-tree air freshener, my dear?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The American pope, who became head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics in May, is a vocal defender of migrants, an issue which was also dear to his predecessor Pope Francis.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

I learned about this spot from my dear late colleague, Jeanette Marantos, who was a gardening expert in her own right.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Thus live, dear Maggie, until God brings me back to you; and then … we will resign ourselves to a passion sanctified by love and marriage … Let us live for each other.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock