dear
Example Sentences
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Batting collapses cost England dear as the tourists lost five wickets for 12 runs in their first innings and four for 11 in their second.
From Barron's
He warned of a risk of "far-reaching consequences for the principles of democracy and rule of law which the Pakistani people hold dear".
From Barron's
"A dear friend who wore his genius lightly, he could, and did, turn his pen to any subject, challenging, moving and inspiring his audiences, borne from his own personal history," they said.
From BBC
Among the traditions locals hold most dear: sending their sons and daughters into the military.
Over recent months, though he has spoken out on some issues dear to him such as the dignity of migrants, he has certainly not been as overtly political as his predecessor could be.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
