hold dear
Example Sentences
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Having helped give ramen and Korean cuisine the fine-dining treatment over the last 20 years, David Chang of Momofuku understands the stakes when working with foods that people hold dear.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
"You are a leader deeply committed to the values we hold dear, democracy, the rules-based international order and respect. This is the leadership we need in today's world."
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
For one, they’ve continued to show up where they believe counts the most, in the communities they hold dear to their heart.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
And all this poses some of the biggest questions about who we are and what we hold dear.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025
And God is loved in Mississippi, Home and church her people hold dear.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
