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fondly

[fond-lee] / ˈfɒnd li /
ADVERB
dearly
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ADVERB
tenderly
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Tonga Nolan grew up in a predominantly Black neighborhood on the north side of Baton Rouge and remembers it fondly as a tight-knit community.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

For us, it was almost 16 years ago, but we remember that early time fondly.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

They spoke fondly of Fawcett, who died of cancer in 2009.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

It's not a game England fans remember too fondly, but can you pick out the players who started the match?

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“Do you adore me, too, Gitl?” he asked, laughing fondly.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen




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