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fondness

[fond-nis] / ˈfɒnd nɪs /


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Underpinning a fondness for more basic tech is "people's desire on a very deep level to be in control of their experiences," he argues.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The author’s fondness for masculine attire and habits—she enjoyed smoking cigars—has never ceased to generate ticklish speculation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

"Maybe junk food is good," added Trump, who his known for his fondness for burgers, steak and Diet Coke.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

“It was a way of broadcasting that nobody here in Nicaragua had. The people of my generation remember him with fondness and still value the work he did.”

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

His father may have called their plow horse President Lincoln as a joke, but Macon always thought of Lincoln with fondness since he had loved him first as a strong, steady, gentle, and obedient horse.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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