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You, dear Salon reader, are discerning and responsible, ready to face the reality of the world we’re living in, for better or for worse.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 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
“People’s high-quality and sustainable access to digital services is part of the peace, progress, and right to a decent life for the dear people of Iran,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
"If only you knew how these Moscow Nights are dear to me," goes the refrain.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
He talked about his dear Mary, and Rose-Ivy talked about her departed family, and sometimes Tom brought her some beans or corn from his garden or a bunch of wildflowers.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing dear
"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 1
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Commonly Confused Words, List 3
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