affections
Example Sentences
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It will be between people who master the tools of technology and those who outsource their affections and their habits to these tools and algorithms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Not surprisingly, his affections weren’t returned, but the humbling experience taught him several career-defining lessons.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
Younger daughter Amaranta’s affections are shifting from her high school girlfriend to Renata, who works with Mal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 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
He might not have been the first man to pursue her affections, but he was certainly the first to pursue her like this, chasing her down the hall like he was on a hunt.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
