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
"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
“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
