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fondly

[fond-lee] / ˈfɒnd li /
ADVERB
dearly
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ADVERB
tenderly
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Freeman looks back fondly on their plane rides.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Gandhi led India's non-violent struggle against British rule and is fondly known as the father of the nation.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Daniell fondly described his friend as “stand-up,” “caring,” and fiercely “loyal.”

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

Ben Chen, 63, fondly recalls an encounter with mainland-Chinese classmates in Alaska in the late 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“How true,” said the unhappy king, resting his regal chin on his royal fist as he thought fondly of the old days.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster




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