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fondly

[fond-lee] / ˈfɒnd li /
ADVERB
dearly
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ADVERB
tenderly
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Chelsea finished sixth in 2023-24, but neither Pochettino nor the club are likely to look back fondly on that period.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Freeman looks back fondly on their plane rides.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

Cyborg also looks back fondly on her win over Arlene Blencowe in 2020 to defend her Bellator featherweight belt, and victory over compatriot Larissa Pacheco in 2024.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Daniell fondly described his friend as “stand-up,” “caring,” and fiercely “loyal.”

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

So Anastasia picked up her hairbrush again, brushed Sam's curls carefully five times, and patted him on his behind fondly.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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