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
Brian Barry-Murphy's Cardiff were expected to be close this season, but no-one I knew fancied Lincoln.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“Up in one of the windows, there was a girl I fancied called Jasmine,” he explained.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
What if you decided, today, that you fancied a trip over to the United States to watch England or Scotland?
From BBC • May 3, 2026
“She had admirers, but she fancied Holt Nickerson,” Pa recalled.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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