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dear

[deer] / dɪər /




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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

Fans took this confession as a devastating betrayal of Miller, who dated Wilson and was, until recently, Batula’s dear friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

In a low whisper, Mama said, “Oh, thank you, dear Lord. Oh, thank you. I’ll be forever grateful.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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