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[dahr-ling] / ˈdɑr lɪŋ /


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He added: "Our darling boy Declan was a funny and outgoing young man who loved his fishing and his football. He had a very cheeky smile and the personality to match."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

While OpenAI was the boom’s first darling, the corporate chaos exposed by the courtroom drama with Musk only reinforces why it is losing steam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The strong demand Cisco has seen for its hardware as hyperscalers keep spending big could be a positive sign for the AI chip darling.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

It became a darling of the stock market in 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, surging almost 149% that year, FactSet data showed.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“Mr. Drummle,” said Mrs. Pocket, “will you ring for Flopson? Jane, you undutiful little thing, go and lie down. Now, baby darling, come with ma!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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