fancied
Example Sentences
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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
“Up in one of the windows, there was a girl I fancied called Jasmine,” he explained.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
"I fancied building a UFO, but doing it from scratch would have been too expensive."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
"My eldest son, who is a fitness instructor, asked me if I fancied doing this competition with him and I foolishly said yes," Carole told BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
She noticed, and maybe it was just my imagination, but I felt she sensed some of my agitation, because I fancied I saw something like concern in her eyes.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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