loved

Example Sentences

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The strain extends to the seafarers' families at home, worried about their stranded loved ones -- or in the worst cases, bereaved.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Gunjan Banerji’s first job in journalism was covering municipal bonds—and she loved it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“It’s sad. I thought I loved you. But it turns out you love 13 others — and that ain’t gonna work for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He added the families have fought "to expose the circumstances" of the death of their loved ones.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

One of them was a large dog named—of all things—Clarence and he loved to fight.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen