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endear

[en-deer] / ɛnˈdɪər /


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Not how you endear yourself to the locals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"He probably wants to endear himself to his father," Minde tells the BBC, but adds that some of the posts are deliberate "provocations".

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Known for quotable one-liners and clever quips, Parton has long leveraged witticisms to endear herself to many — including the media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

During this second administration, though, it seems like Bezos is trying to endear himself - and his companies - to the White House.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2025

But there was one way in which he could both make some money and endear himself to the top people in the Graz community—by casting horoscopes.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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