harbored

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He occasionally told colleagues he harbored a desire to become a late night talk show host or a forum where he could work in a more conversational style.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

This confirms fears that Iran has harbored for weeks or months.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The facility’s namesake harbored no illusions that his donation might one day turn the downtrodden Hoosiers into the country’s top team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Grace had harbored ambitions of succeeding her husband but was sidelined by Mnangagwa's supporters.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

As a child I'd always harbored a sneaking suspicion that I might be a genius.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris