fondness
Example Sentences
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Yet Trump has also shown an uncanny fondness for incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, saying that despite turbulent trade relations, he and the veteran leftist, both 80, have "excellent chemistry."
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
At the age of 10, he declared a fondness for the poetry of W.H.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The Breeders’ catalog is full of singalong possibilities thanks to their fondness for lyrics that aren’t words.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Cook’s fondness for his alma mater Auburn University, where he earned a degree in industrial engineering, periodically brings him back to campus for special events or football games.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
There’s bemusement and affection in the sheriff’s voice but no anger, and I’m relieved to know that I didn't misread his fondness for Katherine.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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