fancied
Example Sentences
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At half-time, however, West Ham will have fancied their chances of forging a route back into the match.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Having previously worked in print and marketing for decades, Paton said she had got to a point where she fancied a change.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Instead, the Admiralty fed information about their system to a naval officer named Frederick Dreyer, who was a capable gunnery officer but not the great inventor he fancied himself to be.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Odermatt, the reigning Olympic giant slalom champion who is fancied to add to his medal haul in Bormio, said training had differed from Wednesday's first run.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
I could not see the expression on his face, but I fancied his voice held a hint of surprise.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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