fondness
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The man leading the charge is Kevin McLachlan, a veteran oil explorer from Canada with a degree in geophysics and a fondness for biking up and down hills in France.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Despite his closeness to the Bolsonaros, Trump has also shown an uncanny fondness for Lula, saying that despite turbulent trade relations, he and the veteran leftist, both 80, have "excellent chemistry."
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
"It was a privilege to be part of his journey, and he will be remembered with great fondness by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him."
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
His fondness dates back at least to seventh grade, when he says he was recruited to learn Russian in his Maryland public school.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
By the time he sailed back to the United States, his fondness for the Filipino people had intensified.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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