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

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

"Before their death, the heroic martyrs must have pictured in their mind's eye their dear families living in the ever-prospering country," he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

“I will be tired when my story is finished, dear, and not before,” she replied.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo