take a liking to
Example Sentences
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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
“Older people and dogs really seemed to take a liking to her and I think that has to say something about her character.”
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2022
"I've been chased into a tree by a white rhino here because I went in on foot, and one didn't take a liking to me, and she stormed me."
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2021
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
It was obvious why I grew to love Samira once we went to high school together, but she also had reason to take a liking to me.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
