fancied

Example Sentences

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Instead, the Admiralty fed information about their system to a naval officer named Frederick Dreyer, who was a capable gunnery officer but not the great inventor he fancied himself to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

In subzero conditions in Germany's frozen north, Kiel impressed against their heavily fancied opponents but were unable to make it count in a match with few clear chances for either side.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

O'Neill has a perfect domestic record in his five games in interim charge and will be fancied to make it six out of six when struggling Dundee come calling in midweek.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Besides being budget-friendly and clearly well-curated, boasting up-and-comers and offering big-name surprises, it was a place to meet like-minded alternative types who fancied the same fashions, art and pop culture references.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Somehow I’d fancied myself getting an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records someday.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge