harbored

Example Sentences

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This confirms fears that Iran has harbored for weeks or months.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

What was so broken that I harbored such overwhelming envy?

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Grace had harbored ambitions of succeeding her husband but was sidelined by Mnangagwa's supporters.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Benoist, known for her roles on “Supergirl” and “Glee,” grew up watching “Dawson’s Creek” and had harbored a childhood crush on Van Der Beek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

But when she got worked up about something, she tended to take it out on the rugs, floors, and furniture, and any dirt that might be harbored therein.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan