dearer

Example Sentences

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In the Hungarian countryside, activism often comes at a price, some dearer than others, as campaigners in Jaszfenyszaru can attest.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“The freedom I had before the money was paid was dearer to me,” Ms. Jacobs wrote.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2023

“She will be dearer than my children because she will keep the memory alive of her father, mother and siblings.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

"We knew it was going to get dearer but how can you stop doing it? The two charities, they're not going to stop," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2022

He promised to write often, but I longed for dearer words from him.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein