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fondly

[fond-lee] / ˈfɒnd li /
ADVERB
dearly
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ADVERB
tenderly
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Schofield’s friends remembered her fondly, leaving tributes on Instagram over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The pair are remembered fondly by former tutors, including Bethany Thomas, who teaches psychology and sociology.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

He said his aunt Rene "fondly" remembered meeting the royal family and recalled playing in a large playhouse in the Royal Lodge's garden.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Despite being beaten into second, the American Kim spoke fondly of her protege afterwards.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

I felt the injustice of my father's treatment, who fondly indulged Laertes while cruelly denying me.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein