love
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What are other ways to say love?
Love may apply to various kinds of regard: the charity of the Creator, reverent adoration toward God or toward a person, the relation of parent and child, the regard of friends for each other, or romantic feelings for another person, etc. Affection is a fondness for others that is enduring and tender, but calm. Devotion is an intense love and steadfast, enduring loyalty to a person; it may also imply consecration to a cause.
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"I love this company and the team behind it," Cook wrote, adding that it has been "the privilege of a lifetime serving as your leader."
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Adults” is such a genuine representation of the people I know and love, and of our generation in many ways.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
If considering moving in retirement, Lupo suggested renting for a year to test the new location in all seasons — including the off-season and peak tourist season — to make sure you still love it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
According to William Collins, the book opens in Cambridge in 1965, where 19-year-old Italian student Sonia Maino falls in love with Rajiv Gandhi, grandson of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“I love my grandma, but I don’t think she’s coming to help me choose. I think she’s coming to make the decision for me.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
The club he loves are languishing in the third division of Spanish football - and one thing is on his mind.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
A treat for anyone who loves a little wordplay: Can you think of an 11-letter phrase that describes some curries or romances?
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
Keeler grew up in Los Alamos and she loves the town because it’s safe and quirky.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
“He made a lot of plays for us last year and he loves the game. ... Awesome kid, loves the game, loves the work, loves the grind, you know, and he’s talented.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Oh, that’s terrible! My cat, Chad, just loves to be picked up and petted and hugged! He’s really smart, too!”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
“To the families who lost loved ones, to the families who are at worship, and to the entire San Diego community,” he said, “you remain in our prayers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
A NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde spokesperson said: "Our heartfelt condolences are with Chelsea's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
She loved us that way, and I’ll forever be grateful for that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
While they recognized that they needed an audience to do the work they loved, managing it began to feel like a job in and of itself – and not one they signed up for.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
He just loved playacting, and he was good at it too.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
“The allegation that Kelli manipulates or controls Jerry is false and deeply unfair. They share a loving and supportive partnership of more than 25 years,” a spokesman for Gerald and Kelli O. Ford said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
People were colorful and funny and very loving toward a kid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
"She was begging for help," Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, said of a woman she described as a "very nurturing, very loving" mother.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Texans turning on their TVs this summer have seen Talarico talk about the importance of loving God and neighbor in a spot featuring his grandfather.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
I’m charmed by Grandma Sarah, by all the loving Elders here.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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