fancied
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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
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
Perhaps a few would have fancied more goals against Haiti, but beggars cannot be choosers after a 36-year wait for a win on the biggest stage of all.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 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
Adèle claimed your outward attention for a while; yet I fancied your thoughts were elsewhere: but you were very patient with her, my little Jane; you talked to her and amused her a long time.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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