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
Opponents Oxford might not have been fancied before kick-off, but they controlled the game, scored twice, and earned their place in the Championship.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“Up in one of the windows, there was a girl I fancied called Jasmine,” he explained.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
The root of the word is that for zoo, because the zodiacal constellations, like Leo, are mainly fancied to be animals.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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