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

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

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

I decided I’d ask her to be my valentine, but I had no idea how to do it.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah