hold dear
Example Sentences
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He and his associates, most notably Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, took potshots at every opportunity, insulting virtually every value their European counterparts hold dear.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 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
And all this poses some of the biggest questions about who we are and what we hold dear.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025
“Our water infrastructure must be emergency-ready, every day. Anything less puts everything we hold dear at risk.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025
We wouldn’t have to give a moment’s thought to all this suffering if it weren’t for the fact that we’re so worried about those we hold dear, whom we can no longer help.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
