fancied
Example Sentences
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If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Add all that together, and it's easy to see why Ferrari are fancied for a potential win this year.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“Up in one of the windows, there was a girl I fancied called Jasmine,” he explained.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
"My good friend Sean Hooper, who was the captain of Cornwall Over-50s, spoke to me about six years ago asking if fancied playing for Cornwall," he said.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The kind, brown eyes looked as if they could be stern, and though he was unusually merry, she fancied he had found her out, but didn’t mean to let her know it.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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