fondness
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Yet Trump has also shown an uncanny fondness for incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, saying that despite turbulent trade relations, he and the veteran leftist, both 80, have "excellent chemistry."
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The Breeders’ catalog is full of singalong possibilities thanks to their fondness for lyrics that aren’t words.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Cook’s fondness for his alma mater Auburn University, where he earned a degree in industrial engineering, periodically brings him back to campus for special events or football games.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
In contrast, his successor Andy Burnham, an English Literature graduate, has spoken of his fondness for poetry, in particular the works of Tony Harrison and Philip Larkin.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
All those cute nicknames seem so affected, and Father’s fondness for talking about farting and going to the bathroom is disgusting.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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