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fondly

[fond-lee] / ˈfɒnd li /
ADVERB
dearly
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ADVERB
tenderly
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Daniell fondly described his friend as “stand-up,” “caring,” and fiercely “loyal.”

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

On the press tours for “The Odyssey” and “Brand New Day” the couple speak fondly about each other, but remain careful about how much they share.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

His pace and energy has helped Celtic on numerous occasions but the 2025-26 campaign is what he will be most fondly remembered for.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Linton fondly remembers the great food in the city and hanging out with friends in other bands while Burch spent downtime skateboarding in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

In spite of his Christian stoicism, when she went up and addressed him, and smiled gaily, encouragingly, even fondly in his face, his hand would tremble and his eye burn.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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