fond of
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Bigelow, a Greenwich Village pharmacy that made the plastic headbands Bessette was so fond of, reported a 500% sales increase since 2023, and Selima Optique have rereleased the style Bessette wore because of popular demand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Food culture is inordinately fond of nonchalance: meals that are “almost too easy,” cakes that come together “in a snap.”
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
"The Romans were incredibly fond of oysters," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
She said there are few foods she dislikes but she is especially fond of steak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Yes, he has been like a son to us, and we are very fond of him,” replied Mrs. March, returning the look with a keen one.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
