cherished

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Cases like Kelver’s expose key contradictions at the heart of our cherished rhetoric of armed self-defense.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

She immediately filed away the messy work-in-progress and began writing a fictional ode to a cherished friend, former publishing executive Jim Fox, to whom “Whistler” is dedicated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"Kevin holds a unique and cherished place in the history of Newcastle United, and in the hearts of our supporters," it read.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Kant had long cherished the freedom that came with being single.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Judith had been carefully hoarding a small store of linens since childhood, adding one cherished bit from time to time, and her loom and needle had worked busily.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare