affectionate
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Director Penny Marshall’s affectionate look at a women’s professional baseball league during World War II. The ensemble cast includes Geena Davis, Madonna, and Tom Hanks as the hard-to-please manager of the Rockford Peaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Jin returned the compliment by holding up a sign reading "BTS loves ARMY," the band's affectionate name for their fandom.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
That is, until an affectionate aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, intervene on Mary’s behalf, inviting her to London and a fresh start.
From Salon ● May 20, 2026
The thought is prompted by the death this week of the movie critic Rex Reed, 87, who was the object of an affectionate appreciation by his friend Merin Curotto, who was Reed’s editor at Observer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Mr. Wickham’s adieus were much more affectionate than his wife’s.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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