fondly
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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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