take a liking to
Example Sentences
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The Emmy-winning journalist said she suspected early on that Jeff Fager, the “60 Minutes” executive producer at the time, didn’t take a liking to her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Jessie has been trying all summer to help Bonnie make friends, but none of the neighborhood kids seem to take a liking to her.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Most rents routinely climb over $4,000 a month—we were fortunate enough to find a slightly lower rate during the pandemic and our landlord seemed to take a liking to us.
From Slate ● Jan. 20, 2024
Hybrid striped bass are fair on rattletraps moving in schools and seem to take a liking to deeper coves.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 16, 2020
“You children get going. May the good Lord take a liking to you, but not too soon! Here’s a bit of food—oranges and biscuits and a little salt pork.”
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
