harbored

Example Sentences

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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

There’s a moment where Will mentions a crush he’s harbored.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

But as their relationship strengthened, there was one place Terryl harbored a quiet reservation about Jackie.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel