fetching

Example Sentences

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Through Stacy’s fetching sadness, we come to know that maybe a certain motivational speaker was right.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

As of Tuesday’s close, it was fetching just 5.5-times its projected earnings for 2026.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

A fetching lass in Regency garb and her paramour, confessing his ardor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

But call screening operates more like a CEO’s assistant, fetching information before connecting them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

“You look absolutely fetching, Lizzie. The way you’ve wrapped Willa’s silk scarf around your head is lovely. And with her big sunglasses and lipstick you could be a famous actress. Or a spy.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin