harbored

Example Sentences

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This confirms fears that Iran has harbored for weeks or months.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The facility’s namesake harbored no illusions that his donation might one day turn the downtrodden Hoosiers into the country’s top team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Grace had harbored ambitions of succeeding her husband but was sidelined by Mnangagwa's supporters.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Benoist, known for her roles on “Supergirl” and “Glee,” grew up watching “Dawson’s Creek” and had harbored a childhood crush on Van Der Beek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

I’d harbored a fleeting hope they’d get back together, but it never happened.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer