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

Meanwhile, Buckingham’s virtuosic guitar comes into its own on “Stephanie,” his instrumental valentine to Nicks, along with “Crystal” and “Without a Leg to Stand On.”

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2025

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

As Violet gathers the courage to give it to her, the valentine ends up trampled in the snow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

I sent a valentine back that said: Dry is the desert, Wet is the rain, Your love for me Is not in vain.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech