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But, dear reader, that’s not all that the bill funds.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
Tallakson was trying to make history of his own Saturday at a venue near and dear to his heart.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
We have dear friends with two dynamic and talented daughters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
"Those early years were bit parts, chorus lines, lots of rejection... but my dear dad always reminded me that perseverance furthers, that was his motto."
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
“Like you and myself. We all come to it in our own way. Now, run along, dear, the adults have something to discuss.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Vocabulary lists containing dear
"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 1
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Commonly Confused Words, List 3
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"Earthquake"
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