dear

Example Sentences

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In his Facebook tribute, fellow “Charles in Charge” actor Willie Aames described Runyon as a “dear dear friend, muse, and encourager.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

May I order you a pine-tree air freshener, my dear?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Holly Hunter, who’s a dear friend of mine, we were in that together.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

In a statement on its Facebook page, Quinn Coaches said it was "deeply saddened" that its "dear colleague sadly passed away" in the crash.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 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