valentine

Example Sentences

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Analysts say the rest of the strategy often reads like a valentine rather than a sober national security communique.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Instead, a good 50% of the tracks retreat to safer ground - slowly strummed songs of devotion, packed with valentine card sentiments.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Director Stephen Soucy’s valentine of a documentary “Merchant Ivory” recounts their remarkable partnership as well as individual moments in their lives and careers.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024

It was customary when I was in grade school to bestow a valentine upon every person in one’s class.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2024

Harry started stuffing everything feverishly into his ripped bag, desperate to get away before Malfoy could hear his musical valentine.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling