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“I look forward to having a robust and honest conversation about how we actually protect what is culturally very dear to members of my community.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“One of the first things she did was take me to meet her dear friends in the White House,” he recalled.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Putin, who in turn called Xi his "dear friend", will be keen to show the world their relations are unaffected by Trump's visit.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
My dear close friend, that is a beautiful thing.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
I grip the dashiki for dear life as we careen toward the bright purple portal I saw from the windows in Tano’s vanity office.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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