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Closer to home, securing a deal in Venezuela would endear Exxon to President Trump, who is pushing for U.S. energy companies to invest $100 billion to repair the country’s dilapidated oil-and-gas infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

We’re seeing a lot of analog consumption and fashion come back, which ties to an overall broader need for artists to endear themselves to fans, so they find more ways to appreciate meaningful art.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

This marketing strategy naturally didn’t endear him to others in his industry, since it implied that they were moving too fast and in the process breaking things.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

"He probably wants to endear himself to his father," Minde tells the BBC, but adds that some of the posts are deliberate "provocations".

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026

She’d have some cute, funny quip about the day that picture was taken that would totally endear her to him.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

But that’s what endears him to his fans, who appreciate the chthonic split between the aerial skate aesthete and the grieving empath.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

His running inner monologue endears us to him by ostensibly revealing his vulnerabilities and insecurities to the audience.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2025

The hothead look isn’t necessarily a good one - though Sirianni endears himself to Eagles fans when he barks at visiting fans.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023

This should not mask the special talent Richarlison possesses, bolted on to an insatiable desire for hard work and goals that endears him to his managers, team-mates and supporters.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2022

What title, or what name, endears thee most?

From Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes by Edward Young

Obama endeared himself to voters, especially younger ones, by coming off as the cool college professor who manages to sound erudite without being condescending.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

That lighthearted attitude is what endeared Wallace to Randolph before the teen even joined the team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Years later, she endeared herself to the public when she appeared in 2010 on the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" show where celebrities with no dance experience are paired with a professional partner.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Ten years ago, Willis endeared himself to the nation with a heart-warming run from qualifying to a second-round tie against one of the greatest players of all time.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

The gentle manners and beauty of the cottagers greatly endeared them to me; when they were unhappy, I felt depressed; when they rejoiced, I sympathised in their joys.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley

Viewers found this endearing, speculating that the robot was “bashful” or suffering from social anxiety.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

The lighthearted “Shake Your Booty!” couldn’t be more different and in its early stretches, the Oscar-nominated Kikuchi is exceedingly endearing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

"He's very endearing, always in a good mood," he said of Liverpool's new signing.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Mr. Daniels, remodeled with heavy hair and makeup, still only vaguely resembles his subject, though he does have an endearing way of imitating Reagan’s tendency to tilt his head this way and that.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Petey watched them go, each of them as bowlegged and as strangely endearing as a toddler.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby