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But, dear reader, that’s not all that the bill funds.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
Nearly a century later, that same argument still flares, though now it is more likely to involve TikTok, Reddit or YouTube, instead of dear old radio.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Iommi said he was "absolutely devastated" to have lost "a very dear friend".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
She added that the character was always dear to her, as was her parenting style.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
My dear, war is upon us, and your mischief is most dangerous.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing dear
"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 1
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