affections
Example Sentences
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The low-budget film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette as a man who makes a sinister bargain to win the affections of the woman he admires -- and must bear the consequences.
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
Madrid’s affections are mainly split between Real and Atlético.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
The object of her affections just needs a nudge in the right direction, and this playful, soulful melody should easily set the romance on track.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
Reid’s Merope and Reis’ Antigone, ferocious in their different ways, refuse to play second fiddle to Manville’s Jocasta when it comes to Oedipus’ affections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025
He might not have been the first man to pursue her affections, but he was certainly the first to pursue her like this, chasing her down the hall like he was on a hunt.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
