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
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
"AI is here to stay, to gatekeep its capability would be against the beliefs I hold dear about art," he said.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
And God is loved in Mississippi, Home and church her people hold dear.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
