dear

Example Sentences

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“I’ve taken care of hundreds of kids, and two of my own, Hank dear. I know how to handle the little ones. It’s my job.”

From Literature

"But it's not enough, dear children. It's just enough for me to warm up a little," she said.

From Barron's

“Any interest in learning more about the Spirit of the Sea before you go upstairs, dear?”

From Literature

I look out at our group and see a procession of broken people—unwashed, our hair caked with dirt, our clothes torn, open wounds on our feet, losing faith in everything we once held dear.

From Literature

Credit cards are a major source of credit for small businesses, at an increasingly dear cost.

From Los Angeles Times