affections
Example Sentences
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Madrid’s affections are mainly split between Real and Atlético.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
Not surprisingly, his affections weren’t returned, but the humbling experience taught him several career-defining lessons.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
The incident lends its name to a theorised psychological condition whereby kidnap victims develop affections for their captors.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025
Raymond’s drifting affections aren’t easy to grapple with, but the pain comes with life, and Cécile hasn’t lived enough of it to understand that.
From Salon ● May 2, 2025
Even war, at which he excelled, took second place in his affections.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
