fondness
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Despite his closeness to the Bolsonaros, Trump has also shown an uncanny fondness for Lula, saying that despite turbulent trade relations, he and the veteran leftist, both 80, have "excellent chemistry."
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
His fondness dates back at least to seventh grade, when he says he was recruited to learn Russian in his Maryland public school.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
They have required reading and a special fondness for theorist Karl Kautsky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Cook’s fondness for his alma mater Auburn University, where he earned a degree in industrial engineering, periodically brings him back to campus for special events or football games.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
Like his mother, Jim had a fondness for drama and overstatement.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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