fondly

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But he remembers doing so quite fondly in “A Gorilla Story,” a memoir of sorts, as well as a status report on the great apes of East Africa, still endangered, always terrifying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Watching a new generation make memories, we hope these moments will one day be recalled as fondly as our own memories are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

For turning a group of players he fondly called “overachievers” into champions, LeDuc is The Times’ boys’ basketball coach of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

"Phil was a huge influence on the music industry and will be remembered fondly."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The centaur slapped it fondly on a fender.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer