fond

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In the 1940s, many Americans weren’t too fond of the slightly sour taste that’s characteristic of plain yogurt, wrote Allison Aubrey for NPR.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Rubinstein remembers how people who were fond of cross-country skiing – a very popular pastime in winter in Russia – used to take their radios with them out of town, where there were fewer jammers.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

And he is especially fond of Caine, whom he often refers to by his nickname, Razin Caine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The lessons learned and fond memories of brother helping brother are going make Jake even stronger as an adult and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

My mother, especially, grew very fond of her and came to see us often, although it meant travelling several hours in a bullock cart, which is very tiring when one is no longer young.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya