fancies
Example Sentences
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Foley fancies himself something of a hot sauce aficionado, saying he adds Frank’s RedHot on everything from leftover beef stew to chicken chili.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
While acknowleding the possibility of mild investor disappointment versus the run-up in expectations, he still fancies estimates to be raised over the next few quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
Ruegg, who won last year's TDU on the demanding Willunga Hill climb, fancies her chances of defending her tour title on Monday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
But symbols matter, and this one cuts to the very heart of who he is — and what he fancies himself to be.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2025
The point is that one can usually find loopholes which will enable one to hold on to whatever pet theory one fancies.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
