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

What was so broken that I harbored such overwhelming envy?

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

It harbored, in the crook of its inner curve, a particular shell that could be found nowhere else on the beach.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath