cherished
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Ms. FitzSimons writes that, as a child, she cherished her own American Girl doll and enjoyed a “last gasp of unselfconscious girlhood” via the narrative that was woven around it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
The researchers emphasize that the archaeological evidence cannot establish whether these dogs were cherished pets, working animals, or animals with other roles in Wari society.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
The Dodgers have the oldest group of position players in the league, so they cherished the bye that gave them five days off before the division series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
In a statement announcing her death on Wednesday, Dame Esther's family paid tribute to the "most wonderful mother" and "cherished grandmother" whose compassion would live on through her charities.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
In his chambers, his bookshelf kept histories of great men, like Ben Franklin, Harry Truman, and, most cherished by the judge, Lincoln.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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