cherished
Example Sentences
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"We wish him the best in his future, both on and off the court. He will always be a cherished member of the Lakers family."
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Many years ago, when I was a newbie newspaper reporter in the Boston Globe’s Washington bureau, one of my colleagues, Tom Oliphant, gave me a tip that I’ve cherished ever since.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
All of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most celebrated works brim with the optimism that is among the cherished ideals associated with the American character.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
This one embraces two of the South’s most cherished cornbread traditions: a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet and bacon drippings.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Our only material goods from the outside world of late were comic books, which my sisters cherished like Marco Polo’s spices from China, and powdered eggs and milk, to which we felt indifferent.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
