harbored
Example Sentences
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This confirms fears that Iran has harbored for weeks or months.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
The facility’s namesake harbored no illusions that his donation might one day turn the downtrodden Hoosiers into the country’s top team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
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
As Boobie tried to find the natural rhythm of the year before, Mike edged closer and closer to a dream he had quietly harbored for much of his life.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
