cherish
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The outcry from Mexican democrats who cherish free speech has been extraordinary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
My friends and my family, but especially my friends, are the people I cherish most in my life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
You can find a ho-hum plea for unity in her answer, as well as a guarded concession that Thanksgiving is a holiday that the vast majority of Americans cherish.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Evans, like many of her team-mates, has memories to cherish from these Glasgow Games.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
I cherish my own freedom dearly, but I care even more for your freedom.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Ojai loves pushing boundaries, but it also, rightly, cherishes its proud past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
She suggested he buy little vintage bells that he now cherishes and displays in his home.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
The singer unknowingly provided the soundtrack for that "first drive home that every parent cherishes".
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
It is a relationship he prizes and cherishes.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
Instead of buying Pa a coffeemaker that would have to be replaced within a year, Ma made him an I love you, Diego mug that he cherishes.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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Shortly after that, Parton became one of America’s most cherished stars and the queen of holiday specials long before Mariah Carey laid claim to Christmas.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Recently, David said, he was “just cleaning things out” and decided it was time to part ways with the cherished item.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
While several albums by the Band have become cherished parts of the classic rock canon, Levon never raked in big money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The judge recognised how traumatic Atticus' death had been for his family, adding: "His life was ended before it really began. He was very much loved and cherished during his very short life."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
This was where the finest paintings in the house were kept, for Esteban Trueba had made this his refuge, his office, his sanctuary, and he liked to have his most cherished objects close beside him.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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Debí Tirar Más Fotos translates to "I should have taken more photos", with an underlying message of cherishing moments and memories.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Although I love a classic recipe, I wanted baking inspiration that would make me rethink everything I knew about the ones I grew up cherishing.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2025
Her Taiwanese heritage and my Swedish background have cemented a foundation that grows and flourishes beyond all barriers, cherishing what SoCal and the world have to offer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
The tortoise fixed his gaze upon it, cherishing the only relief in that brilliant landscape.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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