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Mbappé’s individual numbers haven’t been enough to endear him to Madridistas either.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

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

Known for quotable one-liners and clever quips, Parton has long leveraged witticisms to endear herself to many — including the media.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026

As one can imagine, this does nothing to endear Carol to Laxmi.

From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025

The new heir apparent soon had an opportunity to endear himself to the Athenians.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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

What endears you to me is your response to those people.

From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2023

But it’s the seriousness with which Rodriguez treats the preparation, how hard he plays and how he performs endears himself to teammates.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2022

Leo has a way with words, a flair for language that endears him to Nancy, a retired high school teacher.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2022

But there is about him a subtle charm that endears him to all who know him.

From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

Her refusal to de-emphasize her Tennessee accent or downplay her assets endeared her to a wide audience, along with her unsinkable pride in her country roots.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

She endeared herself to the British 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. 13, 2026

JR: There have been a few…Curaçao, the smallest team ever to play at the World Cup, endeared itself to fans with its gorgeous jerseys and charming launch video.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

It was nowhere as blond as Vera Louise’s hair once was, but its sunlight color, its determined curliness, endeared him to her.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

Their quirky, endearing moments and oddball chemistry often patch over — or at least divert us from — the contrivances and bits of filler in Rachel Hirons’ busy script.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

The head of the AMC cinema chain, Adam Aron, posted on X and then deleted a message describing the couple's vows as "long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing."

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

That demand for endearing imperfection is also helping to sustain one of the country's oldest papermaking traditions.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Even as an endearing lack of flashiness drives tens of millions of domestic memberships, affection for Costco can’t be explained by its perceived grit or value alone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Everyone in the family still called him Barry, which I found endearing.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama