fancied
Example Sentences
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One of those picks turned out to be No. 1 choice in the 2024 draft, which the Bears used on Williams, a passer who fancied himself a future NFL star since he was a teenager.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
They are overwhelming favourites to retain their domestic crown and are fancied to win their first-ever Champions League this season.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
If she fancied a dress in the display window at the Broadway or Bullocks, it would appear in a fancy box on her bed a few days later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
“She had admirers, but she fancied Holt Nickerson,” Pa recalled.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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