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hold in high esteem



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However, chef Anne Burrell, someone whom I hold in high esteem for all things culinary, epitomizes the concept of vegan or vegetarian food that is bold, flavorful, hearty and unique.

From Salon Feb. 23, 2024

A friend, who I hold in high esteem, has convinced me to take part in a dating experiment, which entails a rendezvous on Monday.

From Slate Mar. 2, 2023

We don’t like jokes about people or things we hold in high esteem, and we find jokes about people and things we dislike immensely funny.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2017

There are certainly alternate names out there for a new airport; among them, that of another deceased Italian-American, progressive, three-term officeholder from New York City whom Mr. Cuomo is known to hold in high esteem.

From New York Times Jul. 29, 2015

They hold in high esteem a favor granted, if it is not accompanied by acts showing it to be designed simply to gain an advantage.

From Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail by F. N. (Frederick N.) Wilson




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