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Sophie finds comfort and companionship—guidance, too—in a literary crush on Lilac Dunne, a child actress turned bestselling author, media darling and frequent podcast guest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

“This morning, just after midnight, we lost our darling son and brother James, in a motor accident. We respectfully ask for privacy as a family, as we process this profound loss,” the post read.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

While the stock was an investor darling during the pandemic era, the company has found itself in a more competitive payment-technology market since then.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

When “It Ends” premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2025, it was not exactly the runaway darling of the year’s programming.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

"Oh, darling, I've been so miserable," Brett said.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

He also shot portraits of Hollywood darlings like Marilyn Monroe and Lucille Ball, plus action shots of musical legends Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Michael Jackson, to name a few.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Some tech companies linked to AI infrastructure returned to the form Tuesday that has made them investor darlings for months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

The "silver darlings", as they were known, brought wealth but it was the discovery of black gold in 1969 which transformed the city and the nation.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026

Meme stocks are darlings of retail traders and go viral on social media.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026

McCann, meanwhile, was one of the darlings of Madison Avenue, a firm renowned for its creativity and sophistication.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell